The Explainer
Where our water goes before it reaches the tap
A visual journey through reservoirs, canals and the ageing pipes beneath our cities.
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Most of the water conversation in Pakistan starts at the tap. This episode starts earlier — at the reservoirs that hold the first share, the canals that move it, and the ageing pipes that decide how little of it arrives.
The reporting is built for sound-off viewing: every beat is captioned, and the poster frames the story before play.
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