University of Turbat Seminar Examines Water Scarcity and Mirani Dam Impacts in Balochistan

TURBAT: The Faculty of Science, Engineering and IT at the University of Turbat, in collaboration with the Science Club Turbat, held a seminar to mark World Science Day.

The seminar was titled: “Water Scarcity in Balochistan and the Hydrological, Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts of the Mirani Dam.”

Experts discuss the issue

Educationists, water resources specialists and environmental experts discussed the growing water challenges facing Balochistan. Special attention was given to the hydrological, environmental, agricultural and socio-economic impacts of the Mirani Dam.

Speakers called for urgent scientific research to address the increasing water shortage in the province.

The seminar was moderated by the Dean of the Faculty, Dr Hanif-ur-Rehman, who said that interdisciplinary dialogue and academic debate were essential to understand the environmental and agricultural problems of the region and to find sustainable solutions.

Environmental and water specialist Pezir Baloch, engineer Raza Samad, Karez system expert Dr Shabir Ahmed and faculty member Dr Abdul Qayyum also addressed the seminar.

Water situation in Turbat and Gwadar

Speakers reviewed the water situation in Turbat and Gwadar and highlighted the challenges arising from climate change, excessive extraction of groundwater and the limited availability of water resources.

They stressed the need to implement a fair and transparent framework for water governance.

According to a spokesperson for the University of Turbat, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Gul Hassan, in his message, praised the Faculty of Science, Engineering and IT for its research activities on regional infrastructure and environmental issues.

He also reaffirmed the university’s commitment to promoting modern education and artificial intelligence and to sustainable development.

Photo: Courtesy DGPR Balochistan