Afghanistan, May 1 -- Energy generation in Pakistan is facing a severe crisis this year, driven by declining water levels in major reservoirs-a development expected to negatively affect manufacturing, business activity, and daily life across the country. The situation is compounded by frequent and prolonged power outages, with some experts warning that Pakistan may be facing its worst-ever water crisis. Reports indicate that water shortages in the Indus River have broken a 100-year record.
Tarbela Dam, Pakistan's largest hydroelectric facility with an installed capacity of 4,888 megawatts, has been particularly impacted. Once capable of storing about 9.68 million acre-feet (MAF) of water, its live storage dropped to between 0.8 and 0.9 MAF...