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Water Pollution In Pakistan- Causes, Effects and Solutions

August 3, 2024 No Comments

Water Pollution in Pakistan: Water pollution in Pakistan is one of the most pressing concerns and issues the country has faced since the beginning. We have no laws regulating our waters and regarding water pollution. There is a Canal and Drainage Act 1873 and the fact that it dates back to the colonial period in […]

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