Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah has stated that Pakistan remains on the global frontline of climate and water crises, yet struggles to access even a small portion of the vital funds it needs due to paralyzing bureaucratic delays and slow disbursement.

While addressing the FAO's Rome Water Dialogue, he presented Pakistan's national statement before an esteemed gathering that included heads of government, ministers from hundreds of countries, and thousands of civil society activists and development professionals.

Dr Shah said, "Water crises is no longer an abstract policy discussion; it is an existential challenge, for many countries in the Global South".

Further elaborating Advisor Shah, said "Pak...