Tag: Water
After rains, Badin hit with shortage of potable water
Despite knee-deep water due to heavy rains, the affected people of Badin district have no water to drink.
Contaminated water is being used in several...
Severe water shortage looming in capital
The residents of federal capital would face water shortage in future as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been unable so far to start...
Govt lacks interest in water dispute with India
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had made a categorical statement last Saturday on the issues related to Pak-India water dispute, saying the government would...
India spills more water in River Satluj
The water level at Gandasingh Headworks is constantly mounting up as India has spilled more water into River Satluj.
According to the data collected by...
‘KWSB workers’ murder attempt to jeopardise city’s water supply’
Karachi Water and Sewerage Board Managing Director Misbahuddin Farid expressed serious concerns on Monday over the killing of KWSB operational employees. Farid was addressing...
Rescue 1122 makes special water rescue arrangements
The Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) on Monday deployed specialised flood rescue teams with water rescue equipment in flood alert districts due to the...
India releases more water into Sutlej, inundating villages
After the release of further water in Sutlej River by India, 57,000-cusec water is currently reportedly flowing through Gunda Singhwala junction.
Continuous increase in...
Water shortage in rural areas
The rural areas of the federal capital are facing an acute water shortage, with locals demanding the authorities concerned to ensure sufficient water supply...
Floods imminent in Kasur after India leaves water into Sutlej
Kasur is beset with A flooding threat, as water level at Ganda Singh point is persistently rising after India let go of water into...
Deep Water Terminal project to make country regional hub
As Asian Development Bank (ADB) is all set to make Indo-China corridor a reality, Pakistan should wake up and make Karachi a regional hub...
Water shortage hits Muslim Colony slums
Water shortage has hit the slums of Muslim Colony situated behind the President and PM secretariat due to which the inhabitants are facing problems....
10 housing societies to get EPA notices for polluting water
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is going to serve notices on 10 private housing societies for polluting water resources of the twin cities of...
Lack of funds hampering repair of water tankers
A severe scarcity of funds has forced the Machinery Pool Organisation (MPO) of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to delay the reparation of more...
Model Colony without water for 6 days? KWSB points finger at...
Despite the assurance given by Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to exempt Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) from load shedding, the citizens continued...
Legal water connections in full swing in Cantt
Illegal water connections are in full swing in Cantonment Board Chaklala while Department of Water Supply chooses to remain mum. The residents of Cannt...
KWSB, Irrigation Dept ordered to arrange 450 cusecs of water
Taking serious notice of the prevailing shortage of potable water in Karachi, Sindh Assembly’s Standing Committee on Local Governments has asked the Karachi Water...
Seven water filter plants for city… thank you Japan!
The Japanese government has completed on Wednesday the project of installing seven water filtration plants in Karachi worth $90,952 (Rs 7.7 million) in collaboration...
