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Food Scarcity causes, remedies and future prospects
The World Trade Organization estimates that if total calories from all the food produced were divided among all the people
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FAO workshop on accounting for water to cope scarcity
Pakistan is facing increasing water demand in various sectors considering this the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized
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Water Scarcity in the era of Climate Change
Increasing population has created a great pressure on food security and agricultural productivity. The rapid increase in population is causing
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Water Scarcity and Factors Affecting its Availability
Water is main resource for life and its scarcity has attained central attention in the international agenda for food production
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PMAS-AAUR inaugurated National Conference on Water Scarcity & Climate Change
Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) inaugurated a two-day National Conference on Pak-Agriculture at Cross Road of
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Pakistan and water scarcity: An alarming situation
According to IMF, Pakistan is listed in top 15 countries of the world with serious water scarcity issues. This estimated
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Water scarcity: A disastrous impact on agriculture
Pakistan economy is heavily based on agriculture and main component of agriculture is the water. As the defense specialist are
Read morePakistan to face water scarcity soon due to climate change
Experts have expressed grave concern over water scarcity capacity being 10% of the annual river flow on average against the
Read moreWater supply closed from Mangla Dam due to water scarcity
After the Mangla powerhouse’s zero water indent due to water scarcity, Indus River System Authority (IRSA) closed the water supply
Read moreKalabagh Dam is needed against water scarcity: WAPDA chairman
Muzamil Hussain Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) informed a Senate body on the looming water crisis in Pakistan,
Read moreKarachi-like water scarcity looms large in Lahore
Experts have warned of a Karachi-like water scarcity in Lahore due to over-abstraction of the water and the inordinate delay
Read moreWater Scarcity: A grave threat to Pakistan
Water is the most valuable gift given by nature and it is essential to sustain quality of life on earth. This limited commodity has a direct bearing on almost all sectors of economy. Fortunately, Pakistan is blessed with a number of water resources, with water flowing down the Karakorum and Himalayas, the world’s highest glaciers, a unique and free bounty of nature. Total earth surface area is 29.9% and the rest of area of this planet is filled with water. Unfortunately, water scarcity
Intercropping to alleviate food scarcity in changing climate
FOOD CONTAINS essential body nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins or minerals that is ingested and assimilated by an organism to produce energy, stimulate growth and maintain life. Main sources of food are animal, plants, birds and fishes. Field crops (wheat, rice, maize, barley, millet etc.) which use as food are cereals, leguminous and oilseed crops. As the world population, a pressure is increasing day by day. So, we should change our approach by increasing the
Water Scarcity: A grave threat to Pakistan
WATER IS the most valuable gift given by nature and it is essential to sustain the quality of life on earth. This limited commodity has a direct bearing on almost all sectors of the economy. Fortunately, Pakistan is blessed with a number of water resources, with water flowing down the Karakorum and Himalayas, the world’s highest glaciers, a unique and free bounty of nature. Total earth surface area is 29.9% and the rest of area of this planet is filled with water. Unfortunately, water
Water scarcity in Pakistan voiced at World Water Week
STAFF REPORT ISB: Pakistan is expected to become one of the most water stressed countries of the region due to lack of water policy, climate change impacts, inadequate water reservoir management facilities, and over consumption of water. These views were expressed by Arif Ahmed, Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) during his participation in World Water Week (WWW) organized by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).
Arif Ahmed said while speaking on the occasion, &