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Climate Change
Amid water shortages, tankers business thrives in Karachi
KARACHI: Acute water shortage coupled with worst load shedding during the ongoing sweltering heat has made people’s life miserable as…
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Climate Change
Microplastics in water can carry viruses, but should we worry?
Researchers investigated the stability of viruses over time when suspended in water containing microplastics. They found that viruses can attach…
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Climate Change
PM Shehbaz orders inquiry over delay in Gwadar Breakwater project
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday ordered authorities to conduct an inquiry into the delay in the Gwadar Breakwater project,…
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Climate Change
In the mouth of dragons: Melting glaciers threaten Pakistan’s north
HASSANABAD (AFP) – As dawn broke over Javed Rahi’s Pakistani mountain village, a loud boom shattered the silence and a…
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Climate Change
Project management issues
Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) came into being by the Lahore Development Authority in 1976 for the designing, planning and…
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Climate Change
Water – the perpetual apple of discord
Water shortage in the Indus river system remained severe this season due to the unusual behaviour of river flows. The…
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Climate Change
Deadly Flooding
After experiencing heavy rainfall for the past few days, major areas in Quetta, Islamabad and Rawalpindi were flooded with as…
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Valuing Water
Wahab orders immediate drainage of water after rainfall
KARACHI – Karachi Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday directed for immediate drainage of water accumulated on the roads due…
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Climate Change
ECP bars PM from opening water scheme in Thatta
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday has taken notice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s proposed visit…
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About 30 sheep, goats die after allegedly consuming poisonous water
MUZAFFARGARH: About 30 sheep and goats of gypsies died after allegedly consuming poisonous water here near vegetable market on Saturday.…
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