Islamabad, June 6 -- Pakistan's water sector development plans are expected to face significant financial constraints in the upcoming fiscal year, with the government proposing allocations far below the amount required for ongoing and future projects, according to a report by The Express Tribune.

The report stated that the Ministry of Water Resources had estimated a total funding requirement of Rs969 billion for various development schemes. However, the proposed allocation stands at only Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 179 billion, leaving a substantial shortfall and raising concerns about the future of several key infrastructure projects.

According to The Express Tribune, the development programme for the next fiscal year includes 41 ongoing pr...