1. Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Pakistan Water Front At President’s Conference, Bhurban March 2011 LCCI Coordinator: Furqan Hanif Email: furqan.rndlcci@gmail.comfurqan.rndlcci@gmail.com L C C I Researc h ISO 9001

2. FICCI’s Task Force Report on National Security & Terrorism-2009 Says: “Water is a very serious issue for Pakistan and India. Channelizing water for irrigation and power can seriously pressurize Pakistan.” And that’s why on LCCI’s Initiative FPCCI has Mandated Formation of: “PAKISTAN WATER FRONT.” KARACHI, December 19, 2009 L C C I Researc h

3. Pakistan Water Front Objectives:- To Tackle an Issue of Vital National Importance To Create Nationwide and International Public Opinion To:- Stop India From Water Theft and Exploitation of Our Rivers Force India to Adhere to the Indus Water Treaty Lend Support to Government Efforts to Tackle the Issue with India Depoliticize The Dam and Reservoir Issue in Pakistan. L C C I Researc h

4. Current Water Situation in Pakistan L C C I Researc h Water Availability Decreased from 5,000 Cubic Meters per capita in 1950s to 1000 Cubic Meter in 2010 (WAPDA). Water Availability per capita Ranks Last Amongst Asian Countries (FAO). Pakistan is Becoming a Severely Water Stress Country.

5. India’s Water Weapon Under IWT-1960: – India cannot Stop or Interfere with water of our Western Rivers (Chenab, Jehlum, Indus) But – In Case of Baghiliar Dam on River Chenab, India did not Meet IWT Provisions of Sharing Information & Withheld our 0.2 MAF Water. L C C I Researc h Baglihar Hydro Project

6. – India is Building a Huge Storage Capability (National River Linking Project) with a Cost US$120 Billion to be Completed in 2016 with Following Features:- Diversion of 178 cubic km Water-from North to South Including 3,000 Storage Reservoirs 14,000 km of Canals (Source: IWMI) Resulting in Conflicts with Neighbouring Countries Including China, Bangladesh & Nepal. India’s Water Weapon L C C I Researc h

7. – India has Disputes with; – Bangladesh over Farraka Barrage – Nepal over Mahakali River – China over Yalong Tsangpo River & – Pakistan over IWT so – What can one Expect from a Country which Stoops to Lowest Level of Immorality by Stealing Water and Blocking Rivers to Turn Agricultural Lands of its Neighbour Barren? India’s Water Weapon L C C I Researc h

8. India’s Water Weapon Kishanganga Dam Threat to Pakistan’s Neelum Jehlum Hydel Project L C C I Researc h

9. India’s Water Weapon Kishanganga Dam Threat to Pakistan’s Neelum Jehlum Hydel Project L C C I Researc h

10. FOOD FOR THOUGHT L C C I Researc h

11. Pakistan Energy Mix Last 30 Years YEAR HYDEL % THERMAL % 1970s7030 1980s6040 1990s50 2000s3070 Source: Economic Survey of Pakistan L C C I Researc h

12. Current Energy Mix SourceGeneration % Per unit cost (PKR) Hydel321.02 Gas325.46 Oil3212.04 Coal/Neuclear065.03 Total100 L C C I Researc h The following information is provided by Mr. Shamsul Mulk, Former Chairman WAPDA, Former caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pkhtunkhwa and Patron-in-Chief of PWF 64 % produced by Thermal means

13. Who Brought US Here? We ourselves External Forces (India, Oil Suppliers, USA, or anyone else) L C C I Researc h

14. We Need to Reverse the Present Situation In order to achieve goals of sustainable development, our energy mix in 2040 should be: Hydel 70 % Thermal30 % It will considerably reduce the cost of Electricity & In 2040 we can have electricity tariff lower than today. L C C I Researc h

15. Way Forward Implementation of IWT in Letter & Spirit. Sharing of Complete Information Regarding Water Flows as per the Article VI of IWT. Installation of Telemetry System on Rivers by International Agencies. Compensation of 0.2 MAF Water stopped at Baglihar. Protection of Water Shed in the Upper Reaches (J&K) of Western Rivers. Time Bound Resolution of Differences and Disputes. Technical & Financial Assistance for Development of Water Resources Particularly Hydro Electric Projects. L C C I Researc h

16. Road Map INTERACTION WITH DIFFERENT SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY INCLUDING: – MEDIA – CCI’s & TRADE ASSOCIATIONS – FARMERS – EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES – LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES/POLITICAL PARTIES FOR DEPOLITICISATION OF THE ISSUE – CIVIL SOCIETY/LAWYERS – SAARC MEMBER COUNTRIES INCLUDING CHINA – DIPLOMATS – INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES (UNITED NATIONS, WORLD BANK etc) L C C I Researc h

17. – The business community of India through FICCI threatened Pakistan’s Water Security – Now, it is obligatory upon the Business Community of Pakistan to counter this threat And for this: – The whole business community of Pakistan should participate in this national cause – All Chambers of Pakistan should own and support PWF as their project – Every Chamber should establish a PWF Coordination Unit in their organization and appoint a focal person for coordination among ourselves Role of Business Community L C C I Researc h

18. Role of Every Chamber L C C I Researc h Start interaction in their respective city with different segments of society including: – MEDIA – CCI’s & TRADE ASSOCIATIONS – FARMERS – EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES – LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES/POLITICAL PARTIES FOR DEPOLITICISATION OF THE ISSUE – CIVIL SOCIETY/LAWYERS – SAARC MEMBER COUNTRIES INCLUDING CHINA – DIPLOMATS – INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES (UNITED NATIONS, WORLD BANK etc)

19. Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Pakistan Water Front March 2011 LCCI Coordinator: Furqan Hanif Email: furqan.rndlcci@gmail.comfurqan.rndlcci@gmail.com

20. FOR PAKISTAN WATER IS LIFE & NO WATER MEANS POVERTY, HUNGER, WAR L C C I Researc h