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1 Aug 2022 ISLAMABAD

Pakistan: Mango Harvest Hard Hit

The total harvest is yet to be measured, but production is already short by at least 20 to 40 per cent in most areas, according to Gohram Baloch, a senior official at the Sindh provincial government's agriculture department.

2 Jun 2022 QUETTA, Pakistan

Cholera Outbreak In Balochistan Triggered By Lack Of Clean Drinking Water

Nearly 3,000 cases and 6 deaths from cholera have been reported in Balochistan, mostly attributed to drought and human-cattle water sharing.

31 May 2022 KARACHI, Pakistan

India-Pakistan Talks Over Water Management On Hold

India is withholding information from Pakistan on the planned hydro project on the Chenab River in violation of the provisions of the Indus River Treaty. Talks have stalled while heatwave is devastating agriculture outputs downstream.

18 Apr 2022 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan

Pakistan: Significant Water Shortages Reported

Officials in Pakistan cite low levels of rain and snow throughout winter as cause for severe water shortages in Punjab and Sindh provinces. Civil demonstrations continue.

12 Apr 2022 ISLAMABAD

USAID Invests In WASH Infrastructure In Pakistan

A new USAID-United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) will build infrastructure to provide clean drinking water in districts of Tank (KP) and Umerkot (Sindh).

30 Mar 2022 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan

India, Pakistan Exchange Views At Indus Commission Meeting

Infrastructure development, data sharing data and release of (un)treated wastewater among topics discussed between India and Pakistan.

5 Mar 2022 LAHORE

Pakistan: Water Security Integral To National Security

Implementation of multi-pronged strategy for unprecedented hydropower and water storage development in Pakistan under the vision of “Decade of Dams” is underway through an innovative financial strategy.

13 Feb 2022 KARACHI

Karachi Official Questioned Over Water Shortages

A Sindh high court judge has accused the Karachi water board of supplying water tank owners instead of residents, thereby supporting the "water mafia".

11 Feb 2022 CHANDIGARH, Pakistan

Punjab and Sindh Provinces Disagree Over Water Flows

Inter-provincial dispute over Indus River flow referred to Indus River System Authority. Federal inspectors barred from Guddu barrage site.

27 Jan 2022 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan

Pakistan: President Calls For Improved Efficiency

Pakistan president calls for technological solutions for water monitoring and efficiency improvements.

15 Nov 2021 Islamabad, Pakistan

UK Funds Pakistan Water Governance Programme

New funding for governance and tackling climate change

1 Jun 2021 LAHORE

Call For Equitable Water Sharing Among Pakistan Provinces

There has been a shortage of water this year and this shortage has to be shared equally by all the provinces of Pakistan, according to Punjab Minister for Agriculture Hussain Jahanian Gardezi.>