2026-06-27http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/160103application/pdfOpen Accessgender equalitysocial inclusiongender-responsive approachessustainabilitywater policiesintegrated water resources managementwater governancewater availabilitywater storagewomenyouthpersons with disabilitiesminority groupssex-disaggregated dataplanningdecision makingaccountabilitycommunitieshouseholdssanitationBridging the gap: gender-inclusive policies for a sustainable water future in PakistanBrief