Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said the government considered access to clean water as a basic human right and was determined to ensure women’s representation in water management and decision-making processes. In a message on the World Water Day, he said, “Today, International Water Day is being observed in Pakistan and around the world. This […]
Water management
Sindh drafts new law to modernise water law management
KARACHI: Sindh is preparing a comprehensive new water law aimed at replacing colonial-era legislation and creating an integrated framework for water resource management. The proposed Sindh Water Resource Management Law seeks to govern canals, drainage systems, groundwater, and wetlands, while addressing climate change, environmental concerns, and disaster mitigation. Read More: Flowing Forward: Indus water management for […]
Punjab, Netherlands to collaborate on higher education, water management
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Ambassador of Netherlands HE Robert-Jan Siegert for detailed discussions on how to promote trade, investment, agriculture, water management, climate change, technological collaboration and public linkages. Welcoming the Ambassador on his recent appointment, she expressed best wishes and reaffirmed Punjab’s commitment to advancing cooperation with the Netherlands. Both sides […]
ADB approves $48m boost for Balochistan water project
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional $48 million loan for the Balochistan Water Resources Development Sector Project (BWRDSP), the bank announced on Wednesday. The extra financing aims to complete several key components delayed earlier due to budget shortfalls. Read More: World Bank approves $200m water project for Balochistan The BWRDSP, cleared by the Central Development […]