Pakistan could "run dry" by 2025 as its water shortage is reaching an alarming level. The crisis that's posing a serious threat to the country's stability. According to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan ranks third in the world among countries facing acute water shortage. Researchers predict that Pakistan is on its way to becoming the most water-stressed country in the region by the year 2040.

Experts say that population growth and urbanisation are the main reasons behind the crisis. The issue has also been exacerbated by climate change, poor water management and a lack of political will to deal with the crisis.

The Tarbela and Mangla dams, the country's two major water reservoirs, reached their "dead" levels last week, according to media reports. The news sparked a debate on social media over the inaction of authorities in the face of this crisis. "We have only two big reservoirs and we can save water only for 30 days. India can store water for 190 days whereas the US can do it for 900 days

"Pakistan receives around 145 million acre feet of water every year but can only save 13.7 million acre feet. Pakistan needs 40 million acre feet of water but 29 million acre feet of our floodwater is wasted because we have few dams.

Host: Azra Intisar

Guest : Meher Ali Shah, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Power                  

Programme Coordinator: Muhammad Ali Farooqi

Programme Producer: Yasir Atta Gul

Executive producer: Riffat Qayum

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