Groundwater Restoration Strategy: KP’s New Water Security Plan
PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches a groundwater restoration strategy to combat declining water reserves. Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah led a high-level meeting that finalized the province’s plan to address the water crisis through modern, scientific methods. The groundwater restoration strategy makes water storage systems mandatory in every new construction project. All deputy commissioners must […]
Drying Up the Funds: KP Scraps Rainwater Harvesting Project in Rain-Fed Areas
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial cabinet has officially approved the permanent closure of a major water conservation initiative. Specifically, the government ended the rainwater harvesting project in rain-fed areas after official performance evaluations revealed the program had very limited practical utility. Following the sudden shutdown of the campaign, authorities immediately terminated all contract employees […]
Deep Trouble: Why Peshawar’s Vanishing Groundwater Needs an Immediate Lifeline
PESHAWAR – A severe environmental crisis is quietly escalating right beneath the provincial capital. Specifically, new data reveals that the Peshawar groundwater table is dropping at an alarming rate of up to one meter every single year. Consequently, this rapid decline threatens the long-term water security of millions of local residents. The numbers paint a […]
Water Crisis in Peshawar: Groundwater Levels Drop Amidst National Scarcity Concerns
PESHAWAR – Peshawar faces an escalating water crisis as intense heatwaves continue to drive groundwater levels deeper underground. Unregulated and illegal boring practices across the city have exacerbated the situation, leading to critical water shortages in various residential areas. Residents and officials are raising alarms as the scarcity threatens to become a major public health […]
KP Demands Billions from Punjab in Historic Water Dispute
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has formally demanded Rs 64.62 billion from the federal government and Punjab. This move escalates administrative tensions between Pakistan’s provincial frontiers. Specifically, the staggering claim addresses decades of uncompensated water siphoning from the Galiat region to the neighboring resort town of Murree. The 64 Billion Rupee Tap: KP […]
Mega Dam Projects in Pakistan: National Strategy for Water Security
The Government of Pakistan has officially prioritized several mega dam projects in Pakistan to build consensus on storage and hydropower infrastructure. This move aims to address the country’s water crisis and climate change threats. Furthermore, officials stated during a meeting chaired by the Secretary of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) that these reservoirs are essential for national […]