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S. M. Tanveer expresses concerns over wastage of precious water resources – SUCH TV
S. M. Tanveer has expressed concerns over a staggering 1.5 million acre-feet (MAF) of water was wasted in just seven days from the Kotri Barrage, enough to sustain agriculture water requirements for 16.4 million acres of land for an entire year. This alarming wastage highlights the need for efficient water management practices in Pakistan, he stressed.
He said recent data on water discharge from Kotri Barrage is a stark reminder of the inefficiencies in our water management system, with peak discharge reaching 171,846 cusecs on August 9, 2025, and subsequent discharges of 71,227 cusecs, 81,088 cusecs, and 113,717 cusecs on August 18, 19, and 20, 2025, respectively.
Tanveer pointed out that this wasted water could have boosted crop production, employment, and the economy.
Instead, he said, we’re engaging in debates about dams and canals while neglecting the potential of our existing water resources. The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) plays a crucial role in managing water distribution among provinces.
Patron UBG said Efficient water management is essential to mitigate the effects of climate change and ensure food security.
To address this issue, he urged policymakers to take immediate action to optimize water management, invest in water conservation, and support agriculture. By implementing efficient practices, developing infrastructure and technologies to conserve water, and providing support to farmers and agricultural communities. We can unlock the potential of our water resources and drive economic growth, food security, and prosperity for our nation, he concluded.
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President Donald Trump said he’s considering sending the National Guard to U.S. airports, two days after the administration deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to several major U.S. airports following hourslong waits for travelers because of the partial government shutdown.
In a Truth Social post Wednesday, Trump blamed Democrats for the shutdown, which began Feb. 14.
“Thank you to our great ICE Patriots for helping. It makes a big difference,” he wrote in his post. “I may call up the National Guard for more help.”
Travelers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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More than 11% of TSA officers called out on Wednesday and over 450 have quit since the shutdown started, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Elevated absences of Transportation Security Administration officers, who are required to work though they’re not getting paid during the shutdown, have contributed to long lines at major U.S. airports, including in Atlanta, Houston and New York.
The DHS, which oversees both ICE and and the TSA, said the ICE agents will “support airports facing the greatest strain” but the department didn’t respond to requests for comment on what the ICE agents’ duties are. ICE agents are getting paid in the shutdown.
Airlines have been warning customers about potentially long security lines, while executives grow increasingly frustrated with lawmakers about the impasse. On Tuesday, Delta Air Lines said it suspended its airport escorts and other special services for members of Congress and their staff because of the ongoing partial shutdown of the DHS.
The shutdown comes as Democrats in Congress have demanded changes to how federal immigration enforcement operates in exchange for releasing DHS funding after two U.S. citizens were shot and killed by ICE officers in Minneapolis.
Low-income families are being offered help with the cost of food during the Easter holidays.
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