Pakistan: Locals forces to announce complete shutdown as Gwadar continues to face drinking water shortage
Pakistan's Gwadar City is facing a severe drinking water shortage, forcing citizens of the region to announce a complete shutdown to draw attention to the current situation.
Gwadar, situated in Pakistan and integral to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), ground to a halt as citizens, in desperation, declared a complete strike to shed light on their dire circumstances, reports The Nation.
Gwadar’s role in the CPEC and its strategic significance make it imperative that access to fundamental necessities like drinking water is uninterrupted, the newspaper reported.
Gwadar residents fought a severe water crisis for an entire week and still have not received a solution from authorities.
The shutter-down strike, called for by the Citizen Committee Gwadar, led to the closure of businesses, shops, and banks. This drastic measure was the last resort for a community left parched and unheard, reports The Nation.
The origin of this water crisis, attributed to a dispute between the DG Gwadar Development Authority and Public Health Engineering officials, further underscores the need for effective governance and dispute resolution mechanisms.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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