Pakistan's water infrastructure faces a critical environmental challenge as untreated wastewater continues to contaminate major rivers and natural waterways. Recent investigations by IRSA reveal alarming deterioration in water quality standards across the nation. Provincial authorities are being urged to implement immediate regulatory measures and infrastructure improvements to prevent industrial and municipal sewage discharge into aquatic ecosystems, safeguarding public health and biodiversity while supporting sustainable water resource management.

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