water security South Asia
Pakistan Faces Severe Water Crisis as India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty: Ecological Threat Report 2025
Nov 01, 2025 04:46 pm CST
The Ecological Threat Report 2025 warns that Pakistan faces an acute risk of water scarcity following India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. With 80% of Pakistan's agriculture dependent on the Indus River system and limited storage capacity, any significant reduction in water flow could threaten food security and regional stability in a conflict that has evolved from decades of cooperation to increasing confrontation.
Pakistan's Solar Farming Revolution: Balancing Energy Independence and Water Security
Oct 02, 2025 03:34 pm CST
Pakistan's agricultural sector is undergoing a solar revolution as farmers switch from grid electricity and diesel to solar-powered irrigation systems. While this transition offers energy independence and cost savings for struggling rural communities, it coincides with alarming groundwater depletion in Punjab province. With approximately 650,000 solar-powered tube wells now operating nationwide and rice cultivation expanding by 30%, experts warn that unregulated water extraction threatens Pakistan's long-term agricultural sustainability and food security.