Renowned Cricketer Shahid Afridi on Monday raised concern over failure of authorities to solve water shortage issue in Pakistan’s financial hub and the city of lights. In his tweet he said that it’s been 70 years since the formation of Pakistan, despite Karachi being one of the important cities, it has been home to undying […]
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Karachi’s Hub dam’s water level continues to fall drastically
KARACHI: An acute shortage of water has overshadowed the metropolis with the decreasing water levels of Hub dam. The water levels continue to drop to a dangerously low level. Residents of the metropolis on Saturday complained of severe water shortage after Sakhi Hassan hydrant refused to facilitate them. Citizens said that water tankers form […]
Blistering heat continues to reign over Pakistan
Pakistan continues to be plagued by blistering heat as hot and dry weather reigns over the country. According to the Meteorological (Met) Department, a hot and dry weather will persist in Lahore, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Multan, Larkana, Sukkur, Dera Ismail Khan, and Sibi. Pakistan Meteorological (Met) Department said that the highest temperature was recorded on Tuesday […]
Water Shortage in Sindh could have adverse impact on agriculture
KARACHI: Water scarcity in the Sindh has reached 65 percent. This could lead to food deprivation if enough water is not provided to the province. Mahmood Nawaz Shah President Sindh Abadgar Board stated recently that the production of different crops including cotton, sugarcane, and vegetables will also be significantly affected by the water shortage. He […]
Karachi home to protests against power outages and water shortage
KARACHI: People of metropolis on Friday night staged protests against prolonged power outage and water shortage in multiple areas of Karachi. Residents of Shah Faisal Town’s Shamsi society took the protests to road by burning tyres and blocking the traffic. Raged citizens chanted slogans during their demonstration against prolonged power outages. Another demonstration held by […]