Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Friday has said water is life and arduous efforts are needed to save the country from becoming water scarce.
Addressing the opening session of the two-day international symposium on 'Creating a water secure Pakistan' in Islamabad, he said water is what life is made for and humans can live without food, but cannot survive without water.
The chief justice said, unfortunately, no dedicated efforts were made during the past 40 years to construct dams in Pakistan and water reservoirs.
He said water reserves in Pakistan have decreased to an alarming level and if drastic measures are not taken now, Pakistan could run dry by 2025.
CJP said judiciary cannot remain oblivious to this issue as it has the obligation to protect the rights of ordinary citizens. He said we took this issue and passed judgment, urging the executive to play its role for construction of Diamer-Bhasha dam.
He said the dam fund was created while keeping in mind that the country has not much capital to construct large dams.
There was an overwhelming response from the public and even children and pensioners made contributions in this fund. The Chief Justice said the sensitization of issue at the national level has made the nation realize the importance of water conservation and management.
Even in ordinary daily life, people have started thinking of not to waste this precious source of life.
