World Rivers Day 2026: The Indus River and Pakistan’s Water Security

The Generous Heart of a River By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Today, 27 September, the world observes World Rivers Day—a day devoted to reminding humanity of something so familiar that we often forget its true worth: the river. Why was there a need to dedicate a day to rivers? Because rivers are not merely streams of flowing water. They are the arteries of civilisation, the silent witnesses of history, the nourishment of fields, the source of energy, and, in the deepest sense, reflections of life itself. The Holy Qur’an repeatedly draws…

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Indus River Water Levels Rise as Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Alert in Sindh and Punjab

SUKKUR: Heavy rainfall in Pakistan’s upper catchment areas has significantly increased water levels in the Indus River, prompting flood monitoring authorities to issue fresh alerts for several parts of Sindh and Punjab. According to the Sukkur Barrage Control Room, water inflow at Guddu Barrage increased by approximately 45,000 cusecs over the past 24 hours, with officials forecasting a low flood situation at the barrage during the next 48 hours. The rise in water levels is attributed to increased flows from the Panjnad and Taunsa regions, which are expected to continue…

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