Water rights vs service delivery
Water security for citizens and sustainable management of water sources are the two poles of the water governance paradigm that ought to be employed as evaluation metrics for measuring the…
Water security for citizens and sustainable management of water sources are the two poles of the water governance paradigm that ought to be employed as evaluation metrics for measuring the…
The state of Pakistan has taken upon itself to provide water as an essential service. The governance structure through a hierarchical approach defines related responsibilities – from quality standards to…
RATHER than augmenting water productivity, our planners are obsessed with building new reservoirs and expanding irrigated areas. The reason? More structures mean more money. Barring the wet monsoon years, the…
THE first phase of the Cholistan Canal project has stirred fresh acrimony between Sindh and Punjab. Sindh’s government, political parties and civil society are denouncing the project. The criticism has…
Pakistan, a country facing increasing water scarcity, is struggling with a critical challenge in efficiently managing its water resources. Without significant reforms, Pakistan faces the danger of worsening its position…
BALOCHISTAN is fast emerging as Pakistan’s climate hotspot. In recent years, it has become a favourite destination for the monsoon rains. Owing to widespread flooding, all ground links of the…
Water is an important scarce natural resource that is required for several everyday activities. Water plays a significant role in impacting our political and socio-economic decisions. It is a necessity…
David Brower shared a poignant reflection on our relationship with the earth: "We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." In an era where…
World Water Week 2023, an international conference, was held from August 20 to August 24 in Stockholm, Sweden and highlighted the importance of water on our planet, emphasizing the challenges…
Every summer, Pakistan braces for flooding as the monsoon season and growing summer heatwaves cascade to trigger a series of flood emergencies all over the country. This year too, thousands…