Waterways revolution: a green, blue future economy.

The article discusses the potential benefits of utilizing Pakistan's extensive canals network for inland waterways transport (IWT) as a means of reducing transportation costs, promoting economic growth, and decreasing reliance on imported fuel. It highlights the success of countries like India in efficiently using waterways for irrigation, power generation, and navigation, and suggests that Pakistan should prioritize the development of its waterways infrastructure. The article emphasizes the need for public and private partnerships, as well as the involvement of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and the Green Pakistan Initiative, to support the transformation of canals into waterways and stimulate rural employment, businesses, and tourism. [Extracted from the article]