Chaudhary Mohammad Ashraff

Over-reliance on underground water reserves are pushing Punjab’s water tables towards a crisis that may be overcome via check dams. Updated 12 May, 2025 12:34pm

Pakistan should prioritise rainwater harvesting as a key solution to address its declining groundwater levels. Updated 07 Apr, 2025 02:31pm

Alarmingly, Pakistan’s evolving cropping patterns are increasingly dominated by water-intensive crops, particularly rice and sugarcane. Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:30am

Watercourse losses intensify as farmers reduce maintenance and desilting efforts amid evolving socio-cultural shifts. Updated 16 Dec, 2024 02:48pm

High-efficiency irrigation systems in the country are limited to around 0.1pc of the total irrigated area due to farmer hesitation. Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:57am

With low storage capacity and a stressed groundwater aquifer, Pakistan needs to adopt water-efficient irrigation practices. Updated 30 Sep, 2024 09:33am