Sindh continues to face a significant water shortage as the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has decided to maintain its policy of equalising water shortages between Punjab and Sindh despite objections from the provincial government. Read More: IRSA rejects Sindh’s less water supply claim According to irrigation officials, Sindh has been experiencing an overall water shortage of 22 per cent […]
Pakistan Water Crisis
ADB sounds alarm over Pakistan’s water crisis
A new regional water outlook has revealed that nearly 80% of Pakistan’s population lacks access to clean drinking water, raising serious concerns about public health and future sustainability. The report states that water availability has dropped sharply due to rapid population growth, shrinking per-capita resources, and rising demand across all sectors. Moreover, the findings show […]
Pakistan faces water crisis as 80% lack safe drinking water
Pakistan is facing a severe water crisis, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warning over 80 percent of its population lacks clean drinking water. The 2025 Asian Water Development Outlook highlights rapidly depleting reserves and rising climate-linked vulnerabilities. ADB emphasizes urgent reforms are needed to prevent long-term scarcity and environmental collapse. Per capita water availability […]