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Water security: storage, sharing and governance

From the Indus Waters Treaty to provincial apportionment — a structured revision note.

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Sana Baloch

26 Sept 2026 · 6 min read

Water is one of the most frequently examined Pakistan Affairs topics.

Cover three levels: international (the Indus Waters Treaty), inter-provincial (the 1991 Water Apportionment Accord) and on-farm efficiency.

Storage capacity, groundwater depletion and canal losses are the standard problem areas.

Recommendations should include pricing, lining of canals, new storage and data-driven management.

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