Pakistan coalition opposes Indus River canal construction plan
Pakistan’s ruling coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Sindh Council, has rejected the federal government’s plan to construct six new canals on the Indus River, warning that Sindh will not accept any new canal project in the Indus River system.
The Sindh chapter of the PPP called on the federal government to withdraw the plan and convene a meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) to address the province’s concerns.
At a meeting of the PPP’s Sindh Council held at the Chief Minister House, party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reiterated the party’s opposition to the canal projects. He expressed support for resolutions passed by the council opposing the federal government’s plan, highlighting the threat to Sindh’s water rights.
Earlier this week, the Save Indus River Movement (SIRM) condemned Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari’s speech in a joint session of parliament, accusing him of approving the canal projects. SIRM leaders demanded that the PPP withdraw from the federal government over the issue.
Protests erupted across Sindh against the canal construction, with demonstrators calling for the protection of Sindh’s water rights. Rallies across the province saw widespread participation, with citizens demanding that the government “let the water flow.”
Pakistan has witnessed growing unrest in recent days, with citizens raising their voices against what they describe as “anti-people policies” and the violation of Sindh’s water rights.
