Abstract
Water, is one of the most significant natural resource available at the disposal of mankind. However, increasing global demands and a considerable decline in its availability due to mismanagement/misuse has culminated in an intricate scenario, in terms of water availability. The situation is considered to have serious implications for global peace being a glaring politico-economic issue of the current century. Consequent to an “irrational” partition of the sub-continent executed by the British, Pakistan has been “destined” to struggle for availability of requisite water from an upper riparian i.e. India. Similar issues exist in our Water related dealings with Afghanistan, to the West. Notwithstanding these facts, Pakistan’s internal political decision making in terms of distribution, preservation and management of water resources has been wanting. The overall scenario has led to a situation where Pakistan is heading towards “dire scenario”. This paper endeavors to analyse our existing water resources, its linkages with security, our issues related to water resource management both within the country and with our immediate neighbours. Viable recommendations on various fronts have also been proffered.