Rainfall is expected across several parts of Pakistan as authorities continue to monitor elevated water levels and low-level flooding at key barrages along the Indus River. According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore, rainfall is expected at various locations in Punjab, Balochistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. The weather is likely to remain…
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide flood warning, cautioning that continued monsoon rains and rising river levels could trigger flooding in several regions of Pakistan through Sunday. The authority has urged citizens to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel to flood-prone areas. According to the NDMA, the Indus River is currently…
ISLAMABAD: A proposal by a prominent Chinese policy expert suggesting that China should become part of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has reignited discussions about the future of regional water cooperation and cross-border water management in South Asia. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Victor Gao, President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG),…
South Punjab Grazing Lands Under Threat as Indus Water Uncertainty Raises Concerns ISLAMABAD – Natural grazing lands along the riverine regions of South Punjab are facing increasing pressure as concerns grow over potential water shortages linked to uncertainty surrounding the Indus Waters Treaty. Experts, environmentalists, and local farmers have warned that prolonged reductions in river…
