Farmers in Pakistan demonstrate against water shortage, demand action against corrupt officials

May 08, 2024, at 11:43 pm

Farmers whose lands were located at the tail-end of Manharo minor (water channel) in Pakistan staged a sit-in to block Moro-Bandhi road outside a local press club near Bandhi on Monday in protest against what they described as ‘artificial’ shortage of irrigation water.

'Pakistan may face 37 percent water shortage during Kharif season: Reports

Apr 08, 2023, at 11:44 pm

Pakistan is likely to face about 37 percent water shortage during the  Kharif cropping season, confirmed a water regulator.

Pakistan: People in Karachi facing misery due to acute water shortage

Apr 04, 2023, at 11:23 pm

Karachi: People in Pakistan's Karachi city are facing immense misery amid acute water shortage, coupled with the worst gas crisis and power load-shedding,  media reports said on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Residents of Skardu facing water shortage, major dam falls to dead level

Mar 28, 2023, at 11:55 pm

Gilgit: Residents of Skardu area of Pakistan might be facing severe water shortage as the water level in Sadpara dam has fallen to a dead level, media reports said.

Pakistan: Mansehra residents warn of protests over water shortage

Jun 09, 2022, at 03:32 am

Islamabad: Residents of Mansehra city in Pakistan have accused the Tehsil Municipal Administration of failing to ensure smooth water supply and warned the administration to stage street protests if their demands for proper water supply are not met within a week.

Pakistan's Sindh, South Punjab fume over water shortage

May 16, 2022, at 06:01 pm

Lahore, Pakistan: Tension is rising between two regions of Pakistan over sharing of the nation's water resources as serious water shortages coupled with a searing heatwave have sparked grave concerns in South Punjab and Sindh, media reports said on Sunday.

IRSA says water shortage in Pakistan is worse than expected

May 15, 2022, at 03:54 am

Islamabad: Pakistan is battling an acute shortage of water for irrigation purposes amid the Kharif season which commenced on April 1 with the sowing of major crops, including cotton, sugarcane, rice and maize, media reports said on Saturday.

Pakistan may witness 27 pct water shortage in early Kharif season

Apr 02, 2022, at 01:36 am

Islamabad: Pakistan is likely to witness 27 percent water shortage during early Kharif season (starting April 1), media reports said on Friday.