Water is essential for survival; all of human civilization depends on the availability of a reliable supply of fresh water. Unfortunately, water is not an infinite resource and its depletion may become a major concern in the near future as all aspects of human life will be affected. Pakistan is a country that has been suffering from water shortage in recent years. Over the past decade, Pakistan has been facing a shortage of drinking water due to the contamination of the Indus River as well as its excessive use for agriculture. Pakistan's main source of fresh water, the Indus River, is slowly dying due to contamination and poor water quality. sanitation makes its use too toxic. Apparently, “water quality is taken for granted, with no control over it. No department seems to be responsible for water quality (Awwal). This situation is shocking since the Pakistanis are not taking action to put an end to this inhumanity. The lack of government rules on its use is the reason why the Indus River is used uncontrollably. Moreover, if Pakistanis, those who suffer the consequences, do nothing, no one will. They must act and demand that the government make their water safe to drink. Citizens need water for drinking, cooking, washing, etc. Unfortunately, if they consume this contaminated water, they will be infected with water-borne diseases that will affect their health. Not only is there no one to enforce the rules on the Indus River, but citizens are allowing illegal acts to occur. For example, they allow “leaks in sewer pipes…dirty water seeps into drinking water pipes, causing an increase in water-borne diseases” (“PAKISTAN”). Citizens can help prevent this by putting ...... in the middle of paper ...... those who have to live with this water. Every drop of water counts, especially when there is a shortage and a need. IRIN humanitarian news and analysis. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, July 12, 2007. Web February 24, 2014. Awwal, Jamadi U. Indus River pollution: a risk to livelihoods, March 31, 2008. Web. 2014. Kamal, Simi. “Running in the face of Pakistan's water crisis. » Water challenges in Pakistan: rights, access, efficiency and equity. Ed. Michael Kugelman and Robert M. Hathaway. February 22, 2014. Nazir, Zuhaeb. Contaminated water contributes to 40% of deaths in Pakistan: UN AAJ News, April 17, 2012. Web February 23, 2014. Tips for keeping pipes clean. Video clip online. YouTube. YouTube, September 8, 2010. Web. 9