Indus Canal Project
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has strongly opposed the controversial six canals project on the Indus River, declaring it illegal and unconstitutional.
The party has announced a province-wide protest movement against the initiative, which it claims threatens Sindh’s water rights and violates the constitution.
Senior PPP leader Nisar Khuhro stated that protests would take place across all district headquarters in Sindh on March 25 to voice opposition to the project.
Addressing the media, he accused the Punjab government of allocating funds for the construction of these canals while simultaneously denying the existence of such projects.
He reaffirmed PPP’s firm stance against the initiative, vowing that the party would challenge it through all possible means, including constitutional forums, legislative institutions, and street protests.
Khuhro specifically highlighted concerns regarding the Cholistan Canal, which he claimed would significantly impact Sindh’s share of water from the Indus River.
He urged the people of Sindh to join the protests in large numbers, emphasizing that the PPP would mobilize supporters at every level, from streets to districts, to resist these projects. He warned that the party would not allow Sindh’s water resources to be diverted under any circumstances.
Additionally, Khuhro criticized political opponents for remaining silent on the issue while simultaneously attacking the PPP. He pointed out that certain political factions were quick to criticize the PPP’s governance but were unwilling to raise their voices against projects that posed a direct threat to Sindh’s water security.
He reaffirmed that his party would continue to use all legal, political, and public mobilization strategies to halt the construction of the canals.
The protests, set to take place on March 25, are expected to draw significant participation from the PPP leadership, party workers, and the general public.
The movement highlights growing tensions between Sindh and Punjab over water distribution, with the PPP taking a firm stand to protect Sindh’s rights over the Indus River’s resources.
