Renegotiating the treaty Before the damage already done becomes irreversible, the Indus Waters Treaty must be re-evaluated. Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:30am
Ecocide in the Indus basin Unsustainable development models have led to the reckless exploitation of nature. Published 02 Mar, 2023 07:22am
Don’t hold back the waters Mangla and Tarbela are touted as the backbone of our irrigation system. Are they? Updated 19 May, 2022 08:51am
Opinion: The Diamer-Bhasha dam is neither green nor cheap Pakistan's hydropower push ignores the latest research as well as history of large dams in the country. Updated 10 Nov, 2021 06:51pm
Disrupted rhythms of the Indus The Indus basin irrigation system was primarily a run-of-the-river system. Updated 18 Jun, 2021 09:16am
Kabul River: the key Afghans and Pakistanis must work to negotiate a water treaty. Published 28 Nov, 2019 06:56am
To save Pakistan, look under its rivers 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
Restore Pakistan’s rivers, handle floods, droughts and climate change Managing river systems can help Pakistan manage floods, deal with droughts, and create engines for a green economy. Updated 12 Jul, 2019 09:12pm
Dam alternatives? To light a 100-watt bulb, taxpayers have forfeited Rs100,000. Published 10 Jul, 2018 07:26am
Irrigation efficiency key to ending Indus water shortages Building huge structures floods farms; smart irrigation system would fix South Asia's water problems, analyst argues. Published 15 Feb, 2017 04:30pm
The Indus Inland Waterways System – the next big thing for Asia? A new Indus waterways transport system could revolutionise the economies of South Asia. Updated 12 May, 2016 01:39pm
Floods: Live with water, don’t fight it Many people in Pakistan believe that “only if we had more dams” the floods would not devastate us. Published 19 Sep, 2015 12:15pm