Islamabad: In a focused push to combat water scarcity and food insecurity, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has disclosed that 12.2% of the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) funding has been allocated to water resources for the current fiscal year. This announcement came during a conference in Islamabad, where the minister highlighted the critical role of modern technology in overcoming these pressing issues.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Iqbal emphasized the severe impact of climate change on Pakistan, which he described as one of the nation’s foremost challenges. Despite Pakistan’s minimal contribution to global carbon emissions, it disproportionately suffers from climate-related disasters. The allocation of a significant portion of the PSDP to water resources reflects the government’s commitment to addressing these environmental challenges amid ongoing economic constraints.

The minister’s remarks underscored the need for an overarching strategy that transcends political distractions and focuses on technological advancements to enhance the country’s irrigation systems and overall resilience to climate change.