Canals in Pakistan

Pakistan’s agriculture-rich Sindh Province is in need of cleaner water. The extensive, British-built canal system that feeds the province’s field is becoming clogged with sediment. The country has in the past worked with the World Bank to line canals for cleaner water supplies. (See GFR, April 2001 at the “continued” link below.) A similar push seems needed now to help the vital Sindh region continue to provide domestic and exportable food. The article can be found by cutting and pasting the following URL into your browser: http://thepost.com.pk/Arc_NatNews.aspx?dtlid=136988&catid=2&date=01/03/2008&fcatid=14