Outline: Water Crisis and National Unity

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Water Crisis and National Unity

Unity and cohesion among federating units of Pakistan is important for national security. Any discord and disunity is harmful for Pakistan's survival.

1. Introduction
2. The Concept of National Unity
3. Water Crisis and National Unity
Ø Water is essential for sustaining life
Ø Water security is national security
4. Pakistan’s Water Profile
Ø Water Resources
5. Water Availability and Demand in Pakistan
Ø Water deficient country
6. Scale and Scope of Water Crisis in Pakistan
7. Water Crisis retards National Unity
i. Water scarcity-Dwindling availability of water amidst rising demand
ii. Interprovincial disharmony
Ø Punjab and Sindh
Ø Sindh and Balochistan
Ø Kalabagh Dam
iii. Concerns of Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Kashmir, and FATA
iv. Rising provincial prejudices among the public
v. Increasing electricity shortages
vi. Rising Poverty and malnutrition
8. Way Forward
i. Reforming IRSA
ii. Building infrastructure
iii. Encouraging and enhancing water trading
iv. Mutually honoring 1991 Accord
v. Checking irregularities and water theft
vi. Addressing public misconceptions
vii. Effective water management
viii. Regional Cooperation
Ø Indus Water Treaty
ix.Utilizing modern technology for enhancing water security
x. Broader understanding of the situation
9. Role of Civil Society
10. Role of Media
11. Conclusion

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Following link will be helpful for detailed study:

Pakistan's Water Crisis

http://waterinfo.net.pk/sites/defaul...ber%202013.pdf


Inter-provincial water issues in Pakistan

http://www.pildat.org/publications/p...roundPaper.pdf