Kalabagh Dam

Sifting Fact From Fiction

Let’s cut through the noise: Pakistan’s Kalabagh Dam debate isn’t just about water - it’s a political soap opera. What began as a straightforward engineering project (dreamed up by WAPDA to tackle water shortages) has morphed into a toxic blame game, tangled in regional rivalries and fearmongering. “Kalabagh Dam: Sifting Fact from Fiction” untangles this mess, revealing how facts got buried under decades of spin.

The book digs into what went wrong:

• Secret files and failed negotiations that pushed the dam into today’s stalemate.
• How other nations solved similar water wars - proving compromise is possible.
• The myths fueling the drama (“Will Punjab steal all the water?” Spoiler: No.).

But here’s the twist: This isn’t just a history lesson. It’s a survival guide for a country parched by climate change and distrust. By laying out hard evidence - not political slogans - the author (a seasoned expert) lights a path toward consensus. Think of it as a peace treaty for Pakistan’s water wars, showing how Kalabagh could be part of the solution… if we stop screaming and start listening.

Why it matters:

• For policymakers: A reality check - no more hiding behind regional grudges.
• For citizens: Finally understand the dam beyond headlines and hashtags.

A must-read for anyone tired of the shouting matches. The clock’s ticking - water won’t wait.

Pages: 194
Author: Zafar Mahmood
Format: Hardback