Afghanistan, April 27 -- Pakistan is currently facing a severe water crisis that significantly affects its social, environmental, and economic dimensions. Successive governments have been criticized for their lack of action, despite the looming water scarcity that has been evident for decades.

During the recent Ramadan Eid, the government in Islamabad was unable to provide adequate water supplies, exacerbating the situation. A significant portion of the population remains without access to safe drinking water, and the country is experiencing a 30% shortfall in water availability for the upcoming sowing season.

Karachi, Pakistan's financial capital, is among the cities hardest hit by the water shortage. Hamid Ameer Ali, a local resident,...