In the southern reaches of Pakistan, Sindh province is confronting an unprecedented water crisis that exposes the failures of governmental governance and resource management.
The narrative that emerges is one of systematic neglect, calculated misallocation, and a profound disregard for the fundamental rights of millions of farmers and citizens. The roots of this crisis run deep, stretching back over 150 years of institutional discrimination and resource manipulation.[1]
Current data from the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) reveals a shocking disparity: between 1999 and 2023, Sindh experienced a staggering 40% water shortage compared to Punjab’s mere 15%.[2] This is not merely a statistical anomaly but a deliberate outcome of policy choices that consistently prioritize some regions over others.
Read full article here: https://www.newswire.lk/2024/11/29/pakistans-governance-failure-water-crisis-in-the-parched-lands-of-sindh/
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