ISLAMABAD: Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, the former Interior Minister, has had his interim bail extended in the case related to the May 9 incidents.
The Additional District and Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Supra presided over the hearing of the case against Sheikh Rasheed.
During the court session, Sheikh Rasheed, accompanied by his legal representatives, argued that his name should have been included in the supplementary report since his residence was raided, and his vehicles were seized.
In response, the court suggested a cash deposit of five thousand rupees, to which Sheikh Rasheed expressed concern about the security of deposited cash, stating that whatever money they deposit is often taken away. He also mentioned the closure of banks on that particular day. In a humorous exchange, the judge remarked about Shaikhan Wali Gul Kurdi, eliciting laughter in the courtroom.
Despite the lighthearted moment, the court extended the interim bail of the former interior minister until November 25.
Pakistan’s Water Crisis: A Confluence Of Climate Change And Governance Failure
Meanwhile, Pakistan faces severe vulnerabilities due to climate change, leading to water scarcity, extreme weather events, and dwindling crop yields. Amidst the ongoing Kharif season, the country confronts an imminent water shortage ranging from 27 to 35 percent, accentuated by recent floods. As one of the top ten nations impacted by global warming, Pakistan is hurtling towards becoming one of the world’s most water-stressed countries.
Water Security and Human Rights
The linkage between water security and human rights is crucial, with access to clean water deemed a fundamental entitlement. However, factors such as population growth, irresponsible water use, and climate-induced weather pattern changes contribute to escalating water scarcity globally, affecting both affluent and impoverished nations. The UN reports three billion people facing water shortages, with one billion experiencing hunger.
Pakistan’s water scarcity crisis is multifaceted, rooted in rapid population growth, climate change impacts, poor agricultural water management, inefficient infrastructure, and water pollution.
