ICTS for implementation of ADB water report
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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) Patron Shahid Rasheed Butt on Wednesday demanded the government to approve the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) water report to overcome problems faced by the country.

“Implementation of recommendations of the water report that covers issues from glaciers to reservoirs and drainage system can resolve many pressing issues to ensure economic returns,” he added.

The ICST patron said that immediate action on the report, which has not seen light of the day for two years, is required for improving quality of life of the people, revival of industry, saving millions of young lives, increase productivity and ensuring prosperity. The resolution of energy crisis that has paralysed economy also lies in implementation of the recommendations of the report, he added.

He emphasised the efforts of world-class experts spanned over a year should not go waste due to political considerations.

Shahid Rasheed said that the government can ask the foreign experts to re-examine some points of the report which they seen as difficult to implement at this point, however, the authorities should not sit on the report that can create anxiety among the friendly countries, donors and lenders. He said Pakistan is ranked third in ADB’s top recipients of financing and the reluctance of authorities regarding water report can make the bank uneasy.

Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk

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