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PAKISTAN, AUSTRALIA INK WATER MANAGEMENT ACCORD.

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 Asia Pulse - Pakistan and Australia Wednesday signed an agreement, "Optimal Usage and Management of Canal and Groundwater in Punjab," worth Rs 134 million (US$2.13 million) to ensure equitable water distribution.

Under the agreement Australia will provide A$1 million (US$889,300) as a grant, whereas Punjab Irrigation and Power Department and Punjab Irrigation and ...

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