Karachi: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for interprovincial coordination in order to implement a water policy that can assist in mitigating the water and food crises currently facing Pakistan, according to news sources.
The president made this plea while speaking at the 4th Karachi International Water Conference (KIWC). The theme of this year’s convention was ‘Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Pakistan’s Agenda for the 21st Century’ and the event was arranged by the Hisaar Foundation.
President Alvi expressed concerns over the global warming implications for Pakistan. He called for the private sector, public offices, civil society, media and the local population to unite in finding solutions for this food and water crisis.
He stressed that everyone should consider the legacy they are leaving for their children if Pakistan failed to take care of the environment.
President Alvi suggested that the organisers would do well to invite the agricultural and water ministers from all provinces and the federal cabinet to deliberate on the crisis. He added that this would give the minsters the opportunity to cooperate and take a leading role in order to prevent the country from experiencing drought and flood-like disasters in the future.
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