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River Contamination Crisis in Pakistan Raises Environmental Concerns

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Colombo, June 6 (IANS) The river contamination crisis in Pakistan unfolding across the Ravi, Sutlej, Kabul, Swat, and lower Indus water systems reflects not only environmental neglect but also exposes a broader breakdown of enforcement mechanisms, urban planning, and institutional responsibility.The pollution continues to spread unabated with a lack of restraint, despite repeated warnings from experts, environmental agencies, and Pakistan’s regulatory bodies, such as the Indus River System Aut…