Stories by Hassan Abbas
Flowing rivers present an opportunity for cooperation.
Published 31 Mar, 2026 07:35am
The IWT enabled the upper riparian to execute diversions.
Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:36am
Neither India nor Pakistan was facing water shortages when the treaty negotiations started.
Updated 13 Aug, 2025 08:51am
Unfortunately, the GPI is already losing credibility due to the controversial Cholistan canal.
Published 10 Mar, 2025 06:20am
Before the damage already done becomes irreversible, the Indus Waters Treaty must be re-evaluated.
Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:30am
Unsustainable development models have led to the reckless exploitation of nature.
Published 02 Mar, 2023 07:22am
Mangla and Tarbela are touted as the backbone of our irrigation system. Are they?
Updated 19 May, 2022 08:51am
Pakistan's hydropower push ignores the latest research as well as history of large dams in the country.
Updated 10 Nov, 2021 06:51pm
The Indus basin irrigation system was primarily a run-of-the-river system.
Updated 18 Jun, 2021 09:16am
It’s time to rethink the water system...
Published 05 Jun, 2021 06:11am
Why is our water sector plagued by chronic issues?
Published 19 May, 2020 07:21am
Afghans and Pakistanis must work to negotiate a water treaty.
Published 28 Nov, 2019 06:56am
Over 400 million acre feet of fresh water exists in Pakistan’s riverine aquifers and may help manage its water security.
Updated 02 Oct, 2019 12:06pm
Managing river systems can help Pakistan manage floods, deal with droughts, and create engines for a green economy.
Updated 12 Jul, 2019 09:12pm
To light a 100-watt bulb, taxpayers have forfeited Rs100,000.
Published 10 Jul, 2018 07:26am
Our problem lies in the pattern of consumption.
Updated 10 Jul, 2018 07:26am
Building huge structures floods farms; smart irrigation system would fix South Asia's water problems, analyst argues.
Published 15 Feb, 2017 04:30pm
A new Indus waterways transport system could revolutionise the economies of South Asia.
Updated 12 May, 2016 01:39pm
Many people in Pakistan believe that “only if we had more dams” the floods would not devastate us.
Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:15pm
