Taking notice of deteriorating water quality in the country’s rivers and irrigation systems, the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has asked the provincial governments to ensure that untreated wastewater does not fall into rivers and natural streams. The water regulator has reported deteriorating water quality due to pollution, salinity, odour, etc., in the Indus Basin […]
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Karachi, Wastewater & Untapped Business Opportunities
Karachi is the economic hub and financial lifeline of Pakistan. It enjoys the same financial importance and cultural significance in Pakistan as New York City has in the United States of America (USA). Do you know that the metro area economy of New York City generates USD 2 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) or […]
Chinese firm interested in setting up wastewater treatment plants
Sindh Provincial Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, met with a delegation of the Chinese Lingzi Group of Companies. On this occasion, the Additional Chief Secretary, Secretary Local Government, Director General KDA, and CEO Water Corporation were also present. The Chinese company expressed its interest in making investments in […]
AIIB approves $235 million loan for Management Project
ISLAMABAD – The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $235 million to improve Lahore’s water and wastewater system. The project will help ensure a safe water supply and reduce the environmental damage caused by untreated sewage flowing into the River Ravi. It will also support the Lahore Water and Sanitation Agency (LWASA) in becoming […]