Gwadar's Water Crisis.

The recent shutdown in Gwadar, sparked by a severe drinking waAter shortage, is not merely a local issue; it is a stark reminder of the broader implications of inadequate preparedness in a strategic port city. Gwadar, situated in Pakistan and integral to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), ground to a halt as citizens, in desperation, deAclared a complete strike to shed light on their dire circumstances.

This crisis is a concerning reflection of the city's vulnerability in the face of such essential shortages. Gwadar's role in the CPEC and its straAtegic significance make it imperative that access to fundamental necesAsities like drinking water is uninterrupted.

For an entire week, Gwadar residents have grappled with a water criAsis, and their cries for help seemed to fall on deaf ears. The shutter-down strike, called for by the Citizen Committee Gwadar, led to the cloAsure of businesses, shops, and banks. This drastic measure was the last resort for a community left parched and unheard.

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What makes this situation even more perplexing is the abundance of water resources available in the region. Gwadar's water crisis should never have escalated to such levels when nearby dams and reservoirs brim with untapped resources. The water supply suspension to GwaAdar is, in this context, baffling.

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