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Karachi: The Sindh government, in collaboration with WWF-Pakistan, has announced the launch of the Recharge Pakistan<\/em> project \u2014 a long-term initiative aimed at restoring Manchar Lake and tackling major environmental challenges such as floods and droughts in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project was discussed during a meeting between Sindh Minister for Irrigation Jam Khan Shoro and a delegation from WWF\u2019s Recharge Pakistan team. The delegation included Senior Director Fawad Hayat, Brigadier (Retd) Muhammad Amjad Azad, and other environmental experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the meeting, both parties agreed on a coordinated approach to restore Manchar Lake, reduce ecological risks, and improve the living conditions of local communities. The minister expressed his support for the initiative, recognizing the urgent need for sustainable water management and flood resilience strategies in Sindh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: Indus Delta\u2019s mangrove cover increased by over 50%: WWF Pakistan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to WWF officials, the Recharge Pakistan<\/em> project carries an estimated cost of USD 8 million (approximately PKR 2.25 billion) and will span a period of seven years, concluding in 2031. Senior Director Fawad Hayat emphasized that the project is designed not only to address recurring natural disasters but also to build long-term environmental resilience for vulnerable communities around the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manchar Lake, Pakistan\u2019s largest freshwater lake, has suffered significant environmental degradation in recent decades due to pollution, water mismanagement, and climate-induced disasters. The Recharge Pakistan<\/em> initiative aims to reverse this trend by investing in ecosystem restoration, improved irrigation infrastructure, and adaptive community practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project is part of a broader national strategy to strengthen climate resilience across Pakistan\u2019s most vulnerable landscapes, with a particular focus on nature-based solutions and public-private collaboration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Karachi: The Sindh government, in collaboration with WWF-Pakistan, has announced the launch of the Recharge Pakistan project \u2014 a long-term initiative aimed at restoring Manchar Lake and tackling major environmental challenges such as floods and droughts in the region. The project was discussed during a meeting between Sindh Minister for Irrigation Jam Khan Shoro and a delegation from WWF\u2019s Recharge Pakistan team. The delegation included Senior Director Fawad Hayat, Brigadier (Retd) Muhammad Amjad Azad, and other environmental experts. During the meeting, both parties agreed on a coordinated approach to restore Manchar Lake, reduce ecological risks, and improve the living conditions of local communities. The minister expressed his support for the initiative, recognizing the urgent need for sustainable water management and flood resilience strategies in Sindh. Read: Indus Delta\u2019s mangrove cover increased by over 50%: WWF Pakistan According to WWF officials, the Recharge Pakistan project carries an estimated cost of USD 8 million (approximately PKR 2.25 billion) and will span a period of seven years, concluding in 2031. Senior Director Fawad Hayat emphasized that the project is designed not only to address recurring natural disasters but also to build long-term environmental resilience for vulnerable communities around the lake. 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