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Severe water shortages in Sindh and Balochistan are threatening Pakistan's agriculture and economy, with key canal systems experiencing major deficits and farmers struggling to initiate seasonal cultivation.
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Sindh, Balochistan, Pakistan
Who
irrigation officials, agricultural representatives, growers' groups, Khair Muhammed Shaikh
What
Severe water shortages in Sindh and Balochistan are threatening Pakistan's agriculture and economy, with key canal systems experiencing major deficits and farmers struggling to initiate seasonal cultivation.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:43:51 GMT · 6h 33m ago
Where
Sindh, Balochistan, Pakistan ·
Why
Pakistan is facing a worsening water crisis with severe shortages in Sindh and Balochistan, partly due to upstream withdrawals in Punjab exceeding allocations.
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The ongoing water crisis poses a significant threat to Pakistan's agricultural sector, potentially affecting food security and economic stability as farmers face difficulties cultivating essential seasonal crops like rice, a major foreign exchange earner.
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