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Pakistan: Surge in rabies cases highlights government inaction on vaccine
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The number of rabies cases in Sindh rose to nine this year, with the latest case reported at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) on Wednesday, as reported by the Dawn.
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Quest For Water: Women brave deep well, walk miles in scorching heat as wa
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
As Maharashtra grapples with water crisis, the women of Borichivari village in Taluka Peth of Nashik district are bearing the brunt of the hardship, walking over two kilometers daily under the scorching sun to fetch water -- often unsafe and insufficient for their families' needs.
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Severe water shortage in Indus river threatens Sindh's crops
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A continuing shortage of water in the Indus River at the Sukkur and Kotri barrages is negatively impacting Sindh's agricultural economy and is expected to affect cotton, sugarcane, and paddy crops, as reported by ARY News.
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Pak: Punjab Govt writes to Indus River Authority, blames Sindh province fo
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a letter written to IRSA dated April 9, 2025, the Punjab government said that IRSA declared a 43 per cent water shortage for early Kharif 2025, allocating only 6.702 million acre-feet (MAF) to Punjab. This substantial reduction sparked concerns regarding the province's agricultural produc
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Pakistan: Water crisis deepens in Karachi amid delays in pipeline repairs
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Karachi Water and Sanitation Corporation (KWSC), the repair process is expected to take at least two more days, leaving nearly 40 to 50 percent of the city facing acute water shortages.
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Pakistan's former minister raises alarm over water decline in Indus River
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Highlighting the alarming statistics, Senator Rehman noted that rainfall in the region has decreased by 40 percent, further exacerbating the water shortage.
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PoJK residents face traffic woes and water shortages
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir are facing a multitude of urban challenges that threaten their quality of life. From severe traffic congestion to critical water shortages and rising pollution levels, the urgency for immediate attention and action has never been greater.
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"Inflated bills will be corrected. If wrong, will be waived off": Pravesh
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Verma targeted the former Aam Aadmi Party government over the issue, stating, "The previous government somehow did something, due to which water bills worth lakhs of rupees were sent even to houses of 25-50 yards."
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Pakistan: Karachi's water woes worsen, tanker service suspended on Eid
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The city relies on the aging supply and distribution infrastructure of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) for nearly half of its daily water needs. However, a recent power outage at the Dhabeji Pumping Station has already disrupted its normal operations.
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India can avert power shortages with stronger AC efficiency standards: Stu
Updated : 12 months ago IST
India can avoid severe power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh crore ($26 billion) by doubling the energy efficiency of room air conditioners (ACs) over the next decade, according to a new study at University of California (UC) Berkeley.
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Pakistan faces severe water shortage crisis
Updated : 12 months ago IST
Pakistan faces a severe water shortage crisis, significantly affecting agriculture and livelihoods across the country. However, in the face of this challenge, farmers in Hyderabad have taken proactive measures to address this growing issue.
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PoGB: Women protest in Gilgit over water, electricity crisis
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The region has been struggling with an inadequate supply of both essential resources for the past 20-25 days, causing immense hardship for local residents.
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