ISLAMABAD
\nMinister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while describing water conservation as the national responsibility of every individual, Saturday said it was essential to effectively tackle environmental challenges and achieve the development goals set under the 5Es framework.
\nIn a message on the World Water Day, he linked water conservation to the country\u2019s broader goals of energy sustainability, equity and export-oriented growth.
\n\u201cEnergy generation, agricultural exports, and social justice all depend on the wise use of water,\u201d he said reinforcing the interconnectedness of water with the nation\u2019s long-term economic and social aspirations.
\nHe stressed that water was not only \u201cthe soul of life\u201d but also a cornerstone for building prosperous and developed economies.
\n\u201cWater is the lifeblood of agriculture, industry, energy and daily life. However, Pakistan is grappling with two starkly contrasting realities: increasing flood risks due to climate change, and the rapidly depleting water reserves that threaten the foundations of our development,\u201d he remarked.
\nHighlighting the government\u2019s commitment to sustainable development, Ahsan Iqbal outlined the key components of the country\u2019s 5Es vision under the \u201cURAAN PAKISTAN\u201d initiative.
\n\u201cEnvironment is a vital pillar of this vision,\u201d he said adding that the government was taking multifaceted actions to manage water resources more effectively.
\nThese measures include the construction of new dams, the implementation of modern irrigation systems, the promotion of water recycling, and the adoption of smart water management technologies.
\nIn a call to action, the minister urged citizens to adopt responsible water usage practices in their daily lives. \u201cOn this World Water Day, I appeal to every Pakistani to avoid wastage and to conserve water at home, in offices, factories, and on farms. Let us all make water conservation a national duty,\u201d he added.
\nAhsan Iqbal expressed hope for a future where Pakistan ensures clean, safe and abundant water for generations to come. \u201cTogether, we can create an environmentally responsible, sustainable, and developed Pakistan,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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