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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has called for urgent measures to tackle the province’s escalating water crisis, warning that future generations will suffer if immediate steps are not taken.
In his World Water Day message, Shah stressed that water conservation is a collective responsibility and urged citizens to prevent wastage. He highlighted the severe shortage in Sindh, which is threatening agriculture, fishing, and the economy due to declining water availability.
“The Indus River’s reduced flow has put millions of jobs at risk,” he stated, blaming climate change and unequal water distribution for the crisis.
Shah also criticized the construction of new canals on the Indus, warning that such projects could worsen water shortages and lead to drought conditions in Sindh. He demanded that the federal government ensure fair water distribution among provinces.
“How can new canals be built when Sindh’s fertile lands are already deprived of water?” he questioned, calling for immediate intervention to prevent a potential famine.
Regarding the Indus Delta, Shah warned that years of water scarcity have caused millions of acres of land to submerge into the sea. He reaffirmed that the PPP government has a strategy to address the crisis and urged a united effort to conserve every drop of water.
Earlier this month, the Sindh Assembly passed a resolution against the construction of six controversial canals on the Indus River, declaring them illegal and a violation of the 1991 Water Treaty.
The resolution, presented by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, urges the federal government to ensure fair water distribution under the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) pact.
Addressing the assembly, Murad Ali Shah condemned the canal projects as an attempt to rob Sindh of its water rights.
He warned that the construction of these canals, including the Cholistan Canal, could trigger an environmental crisis, causing severe water shortages that would impact agriculture, the economy, and daily life.
