Water scarcity

Water tankers charge exorbitant prices from locals to supply water

Former opposition leader calls for finding a political solution to contentious issue

CJP says Kalabagh dam should be built with consensus of all provinces

CJP order bulldozing of unclaimed properties in Islamabad

The residents blame state's mismanagement for the worst-ever shortage

Will planners and people at large rise out of slumber to save this country?

Oxfam country director says we will have no one else to blame if Pakistan become a water-deficient country

Being an agricultural economy, Pakistan is heavily dependent on water resources

The Global Climate Risk Index 2018 has ranked Pakistan the seventh country vulnerable to severe climate change

Pakistan is today facing threats of uneven rural growth, land degradation, increasing water scarcity

As per estimates, water table depth in central part of the city has fallen below 40 metres

Zubair refused to acknowledge that Pakistan is in state of water emergency

That water is a critical resource for Pakistan and for all countries in the world is a well-understood fact

The project aimed to implement international labour and environmental standards in Pakistan

Speakers at WWF-Pakistan briefing claim people are not getting safe drinking water

Dwindling resources and increased demand will threaten food security of developing countries

Residents of DHA, CBC demand supply of water through lines

Decisive action, comprehensive plan only way forward

The government should take guidelines and technologies from those countries that are advanced in water recycling

Say use of efficient irrigation system need of the hour.

Geological expert suggests addressing immediate climate related issues of people first

IRSA body estimates 35% water shortage in Kharif season

UAF VC says people should be charged according to their use of water

Drinking water in Gaza is causing a rising number of its residents to fall ill

Experts discuss importance of conserving and reutilisation of water

A growing population and a rise in pollution cited as major obstacles in completing goals

Irsa spokesperson Khalid Rana said the current water situation has arisen after three to four years

Punjab CM says water roadmap under the Saaf Pani Programme will be helpful in monitoring of water filtration plants

A village councilor says a water pump attached to a tube well has been out of order for over a month

System is being provided to farmers on subsidised cost from govt, World Bank

Data collected about agency’s consumers would help revise charges, determine non-residential users.

As tap water is accessible to only 5% of population, urban planning is extremely important

Commission formed by bench hearing petition seeking clean water, safe environment for residents of Sindh

Shehri-CBE hosts session to analyse cause of water shortage in the city.

Over 2,000 procedures, operations suspended due to water shortage

WAPDA says sanctioned amount can be supplied when Hub Dam reaches full capacity

What will be the use of all these underpasses & motorways if there are massive water riots?

Spokesperson for Oracle in India said no one was available to comment on the incident

Population growth, migration and business activity have contributed to increased water demand

The government is going to start the Safe Cities Programme in six cities

Shahbaz meets girl students with record marks in 9th class exam

Meeting held to review progress of Saaf Pani project

Swat deputy tehsil nazim says steps will be taken to clean stream

PA says those involved in creating illegal watercourses were arrested, but later released

Residents of districts Central, West decry lack of water in pipelines

Residents irked due to lack of running water since beginning of Ramazan.

Droughts, water scarcity and other climate-related disasters can become drivers of conflict across the world

Pakistan has no shortage of existential threats, some of them more existential than others

PCRWR warns country will approach absolute water scarcity

City faces summer shortfall of up to 49m gallons per day