Balochistan, July 15 -- A worsening shortage of safe drinking water sparked protests in Balochistan, where residents of Kohlu district blocked the Kohlu-Sibi highway, accusing authorities of prolonged negligence and failure to resolve the crisis, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, the protest drew participants from several localities, including Mir Hazar Wadh, who halted traffic on the key highway to press for urgent government intervention.

The protesters said the shortage of potable water had made daily life increasingly difficult in the region, with many families struggling to secure enough clean water for basic household needs.

Residents alleged that the Public Health Engineering Department (PHE...