Stories by Hassaan F Khan

The author is an assistant professor of Urban & Environmental Policy (UEP) and Environmental Studies (ENVS) at Tufts University. He was previously an assistant professor at Habib University.

Pakistan thwarted India’s military aggression. Here’s how it can win the water war

Violating the Indus Water Treaty for a little more sediment flushing undermines New Delhi's credibility far more than it inconveniences Pakistan's canals. Published 04 Aug, 2025 12:05pm

H2(N)O: Karachi’s water numbers don’t add up

The city's water crisis is not just about scarcity; for too long, decisions have been based on unsubstantiated assumptions and misplaced priorities. Published 07 Jul, 2025 12:02pm

What India’s Indus Waters Treaty suspension means for Pakistan

The Indus and its tributaries that have sustained civilisations for thousands of years, now test the capacity of two modern nuclear-armed nations to cooperate. Published 24 Apr, 2025 10:39am

H2(N)O: Nor any drop to drink for Karachi’s other half

Karachi’s water crisis won’t be solved with billion-rupee mega-projects but through people-centred reforms that give informal settlements legal recognition and reliable services they can count on. Updated 22 Apr, 2025 04:53pm