Int'l community should equitably share burden of climate crisis: Hina.

WASHINGTON -- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar emphasized that the international community must equitably share the burden of climate crisis as it was a global challenge requiring a global response and collective action.

The state minister, in a meeting with US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar held on Tuesday, said that despite being one of the lowest emitters of greenhouse gases, Pakistan was facing the major brunt of the climate change.

She said that the US Congress could play an important role in helping vulnerable countries deal with climate crisis.

Apprising the Congresswoman of the widespread devastation caused by the climate-induced floods in Pakistan, Hina Rabbani Khar appreciated the timely assistance already provided by the US government.

She noted...