Efficient irrigation
Approximately 90 percent of Pakistan’s water goes towards agriculture. As the country’s population edges towards 250 million and its urban and industrial needs for water increase, this becomes untenable. If…
Approximately 90 percent of Pakistan’s water goes towards agriculture. As the country’s population edges towards 250 million and its urban and industrial needs for water increase, this becomes untenable. If…
There has been a considerable discussion but no debate on irrigation water. A debate is amongst informed people while a discussion is amongst ignorant and uninformed people and who have…
This article is in response to an op-ed by Dr Zafar Altaf carried by Business Recorder on January 18. The contentions raised by Dr Altaf question the concept of multi-purpose…
Pakistan's endearment with the KB dam is one of those aspects whereby the developing world's agriculture tries to defend itself without understanding the underlying reasons for the inefficiencies in the…
Pakistan and India have been at loggerheads on the division of rivers with Pakistan seeking rights as lower riparian country. These disputes are termed 'trans-boundary disputes' and there are a…
The United States’ decision to freeze and potentially scrap its core aid agency jolted countries receiving its funding and could make it harder for emerging economies to attract private cash,…
The Cholistan Canal Project has once again ignited tensions over water distribution in Pakistan, deepening the longstanding dispute between Punjab and Sindh. While its proponents argue that the canal will…
As the world confronts the escalating impacts of climate change, 2025 begins with a stark reminder: 2024 was the hottest year on record. This alarming milestone has turned scientific warnings…
Pakistan’s agricultural sector stands as a cornerstone of its economy, contributing approximately 23 percent to the GDP and employing over 37 percent of the national labor force. With agricultural land…
Rural Sindh faces significant challenges, including widespread food insecurity. According to the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS), a significant portion of the rural population in Sindh experiences acute food…