The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has decided to propose a taskforce to address the challenge of water scarcity in Balochistan.
This was stated by HEC Chairperson Dr Tariq Banuri while chairing a meeting at the Commission’s Secretariat on Saturday on the academia’s role in addressing water crisis in Balochistan, says a press release.
The meeting discussed the prevailing water scarcity, challenges and future opportunities regarding ground water recharge, water reservoirs, water usage efficiency, clean drinking water and water resource management. The meeting decided that a final decision will be taken in consultation with Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan.
Source: Express Tribune
