The Pakistan National Water Policy 2018 provides a comprehensive framework for the sustainable management, development, and conservation of the country’s water resources. It emphasizes integrated water resource management (IWRM), ensuring that water allocation and use across domestic, agricultural, industrial, and environmental sectors is efficient, equitable, and sustainable.
The policy sets out strategic objectives for improving water governance, strengthening institutional coordination between federal and provincial authorities, and promoting investments in water infrastructure. It also addresses critical challenges such as water scarcity, climate change impacts, groundwater depletion, and urban-rural disparities in water access.
For WASHNet, this policy serves as a key reference to align provincial WASH initiatives with national priorities, supporting safe water supply, sanitation improvements, and long-term resource sustainability across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan.