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Category: Water & Resource

Coercive Water Politics Threatens Pakistan’s Food Security
Experts warn that coercive water politics on the Chenab River threaten Pakistan's food security and farmers' lives.
Pakistan’s Indigenous Energy Resources Boosted by Major Discovery
OGDCL discovers new oil and gas in Kohat, a major boost for Pakistan’s indigenous energy resources and energy security.
Global Legal Support for the Indus Waters Treaty
UN experts and legal bodies affirm the Indus Waters Treaty must be upheld to protect human rights and food security.
Karachi drinking water agreement with Pakistan and EU
EU and Pakistan sign €60m EIB loan to upgrade Karachi’s water treatment facilities and improve drinking water quality in the city.
New Dam Plans on Kunar River Straining Afghanistan-Pakistan Water Relations
Afghanistan’s plans for massive dams on the Kunar River raise regional water concerns, highlighting the need for cooperation.
Balochistan Faces Severe Drought and Water Crisis, Agriculture at Risk
Severe drought and water scarcity in Balochistan threaten crops, livelihoods, and food security. Experts warn that urgent action is needed.
Tehran Water Crisis: President Warns Citizens to Prepare for Possible Evacuation
Iran faces its worst water crisis as Tehran's reserves are halved, and the President warns citizens to prepare for city evacuation.
Afghanistan Expected to Build Dams on Kunar River, Raising Strategic Alarm in Pakistan
Analysts warn the move mirrors India’s hydro-political tactics and could trigger a new water-security crisis in South Asia.
Chairman WAPDA, Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd), visiting the Dasu Dam project. IC: File Photo
RCC works will start during the second quarter of 2026 at the Dasu Hydropower Project's main dam.
India notifies Pakistan of Major Water Release in Ravi, Chenab, Sutlej
Dam Opens Spillways, Releasing Heavy Water Flow to Manage Rising River Levels.
Indonesia has expressed its desire to expand defence cooperation with Pakistan during high-level meetings, focusing on training and defence industry ties.
Afghanistan International reveals documents and confessions showing a pattern of Taliban-ordered extrajudicial killings and enforced impunity.
The Taliban has repeated its ban on cross-border jihad in 2026, but this time the timing reflects growing fear of regional instability.
Minister of State Talal Chaudhry has criticized PTI over its stance on Afghanistan and its position on terrorism as attacks continue to rise in Pakistan.
Pakistan has rejected social media claims that the US is using its territory to prepare a military strike on Iran, calling the reports false and disinformation.
Western social media reframes Iran protests as anti-Islamic, shaping global narratives and obscuring real domestic grievances.
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