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Thirst and insomnia
As the heat is increasing so is increasing power outages and the shortage of water
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Karachi water crisis to worsen over coming days
According to sources at KWSB, water supply to Karachi will remain suspended for next two to three days
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Karachi likely to face water crisis during Eid holidays
Sources associated with KWSB say satisfactory arrangements couldn't be made for the provision of water
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Can commission save city from running dry?
Experts warn if dropping levels are not controlled, situation will worsen by 2025
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In PPP heartland, not a drop of water to drink
Despite ruling over Sindh for the last decade, water is becoming harder to find in PPP stronghold, Nawabshah
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Pakistan’s water crisis
In lines with global models of water management, multiple ways can be adopted to tackle the issue
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‘Punjab govt working to resolve Pindi’s water crisis’
PEF chairman says grants released for some projects, work to start from February
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SC seeks schedule for construction of Nai Gaj dam
Justice Nisar warns against delay in matters related to health care
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SC forms two-man water commission
Top judge remarks that people are drinking poison instead of water
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Senate panel irked by delay in provision of funds
Meeting was informed that previous govts mismanaged by building small dams places where there was no water
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President Alvi calls for engaging India in water talks
CJP says not building any dam in 40 years is ‘criminal negligence’
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Karachi citizens brave hot weather amid power and water crises
Restoration of power took up to 12 hours, supply halted in many areas
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What Pakistan’s worsening water crisis needs — another conference
Natural river flow is a better alternative to building dams, says expert
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Designer Maheen Khan speaks up on water crisis in Tharparkar
She was also quick to share the situation of children in Yemen, adding that they too were dying of starvation
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CJP Saqib Nisar gives dam critics final warning
Asks politicians to refrain from fulfilling someone else’s agenda
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Talking out the water dispute
Lahore is hosting a nine-member delegation from New Delhi for two-day talks on the contentious water issues
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Murad Ali Shah takes stock of Karachi's street crime, water crisis
Sindh CM orders crackdown on drug mafia
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Karachi voted for PTI. Here’s how it can give back
Despite not being in power in provincial and local governments, PTI can still do a lot for the city
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Pakistan’s water economy: getting the balance right
Pakistan has had water crises as more than one-third of the water resources have origins outside of the country
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The lifeline projects
The CJP took the initiative by setting up a fund for the construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Munda dams
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Water pricing for new dams
The Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources had alerted Pakistanis that the country will run dry by 2025
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Sell vote buy water
Commendably, however, voters appear slightly wiser this time
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For citizens, water is life. For parties, a lifeline to voters
Four political parties speak of water issues in manifestos. Others ignore it outright
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Can we achieve a ‘blue revolution’?
Pakistan is one of the largest exporters of groundwater in the form of crops it sells internationally
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Water scarcity: time to reverse course
Pakistan is one of the world’s most water-stressed regions, it will face major disasters unless it changes course
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Getting the dams on stream
The government has now ordered the immediate construction of the Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams
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Water scarcity: conspiracy or mismanagement?
Problem is the absence of efficient conservation, storage and usage, all at the same time
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Dam confusion
There is no disagreement that Pakistan is years deep into a rolling water crisis
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India's 'worst water crisis in history' leaves millions thirsty
Weak infrastructure and a national shortage have made water costly all over India
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Judicial commission orders cleanliness at fisheries
Baldia Town residents assured that water supply scheme will be completed soon
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WAPDA blames water crisis on devolution
Says provinces have not taken steps to develop water storages
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Indian capital's summer of discontent: anger, killings over water
Monsoon rains forecast for this week but India faces the worst long-term water crisis in its history
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People take to streets over continuous water shortage
Residents of districts Central and West blame KWSB for crisis
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Caretaker PM should oversee water issues
MCI submit report on Islamabad in apex court
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Environmental hazards
Desalination plants may offer a solution on how to get out of the severe crunch we presently find ourselves in
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Thatta’s water needs
More than five billion people could face severe water shortages by 2050 due to climate change
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Water shortage to continue in city during Eid
KWSB announces to open water hydrants on Eid's second day
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Water situation gradually improving, PM told
Mulk, CEC discuss upcoming general elections
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It is not apex court's responsibility to build consensus on Kalabagh dam: Khuhro
PPP Sindh president warns insisting on controversial dam may break the federation
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Top court proposes panel for new dams
CJP says Kalabagh dam should be built with consensus of all provinces
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ICCI calls for resolving water crisis
ICCI called upon the government to issue directives for taking urgent measures to address issue of water crisis
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Water shortage: ICCI demands swift construction of dams
ICCI Senior Vice President says water shortage is emerging as a national challenge for the country
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SC to take up contentious Kalabagh dam case on June 9
CJP says legal solution will be found out ‘to secure our children’s future’
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12 ways to save water this summer
Pakistan is facing sever water shortage and if predictions are correct, the country’s water will reach near dead...
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Parched residents pelt UC chairman’s office in Rawalpindi
UC chairman submits an application to police but later withdraws it
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Load-shedding, water shortage irk people fasting in Quetta
People slam government, QESCO over failure to keep promises
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Water down the drain
Pakistan is losing millions of gallons of valuable water and it need not
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Sustaining resources: Political will can avert water crisis: Dr Ashraf
Population boom, agricultural activities leading cause of water scarcity
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International conference: Kalabagh dam ‘surest solution’ to water woes
Experts urge world to persuade India to refrain from using water as political tool
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Bhasha dam — a vital resource secured
If Pakistan is going to thrive in the future the Diamer-Bhasha dam is a vital determinant