Pakistan’s New Canal Project Triggers Water Shortage Fears

A massive canal project under Pakistan’s Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) has sparked protests over potential water shortages in the country’s southern regions. The government claims the $3.3 billion project will boost agriculture and food security, but critics fear it will deprive Sindh, a lower riparian province, of its fair share of water. What Is the …

Sindh Faces Severe Water Shortage as Drought Threat Looms

The Sindh Irrigation Department has issued an urgent warning about an impending water shortage and drought across Karachi and other regions of Sindh. The alert comes as water reservoirs reach dangerously low levels due to inadequate rainfall during the ongoing Rabi season. Officials warn that if the situation persists, water scarcity could exceed 50% at …

Hub Industrial Sector Calls Emergency Strike Over Water Shortage

The Hub industrial sector, a key manufacturing hub in the region, has announced an emergency strike on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This decision comes after repeated but unsuccessful demands to resolve the ongoing water crisis in the area. The prolonged shortage has severely impacted industrial activities, posing a serious threat to businesses and workers alike. …

Power Breakdown Halts Water Supply to Karachi After Pipeline Rupture

A major power breakdown occurred at the Dhabeji pumping station in Thatta, shutting down three pumps. A rupture in a 72-inch pipeline, identified as pipeline number 5, caused the disruption. This pipeline supplies water to Karachi, and the breakdown has stopped over 18 million gallons of water from reaching the city. The Karachi Water and …

CM Sindh Unveils PKR 200 Billion Development Plan for Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a massive development plan for Karachi. The government has allocated over PKR 200 billion for various projects across the city. One of the key projects is the Malir Expressway, designed to connect Karachi’s port with Jinnah International Airport. This project aims to reduce traffic congestion …

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