LEGAL
Karachi, Sindh: A widespread boycott of court proceedings is taking place across Sindh in response to the controversial construction of a canal on the Indus River. The Sindh Bar Council has called for a province-wide protest, which has seen lawyers closing the gates of the Sindh High Court in Karachi and halting legal proceedings in multiple districts of the province.
Lawyer leaders, who are spearheading the protests, have voiced strong opposition to the construction of the canal, arguing that it will have detrimental environmental and economic effects on the region, particularly on the livelihoods of farmers and local communities dependent on the Indus River.
The protests are part of a larger nationwide movement against the canal construction, which has gained significant traction in Sindh. According to sources within the Sindh Bar Council, the lawyers have given the government a deadline, which is set to expire today. If the government fails to issue a notification halting the project, they have vowed to escalate their protests further, with plans to shut down railway tracks in the region.
The protests have drawn widespread attention, with many residents of Sindh expressing concern over the potential consequences of the canal's construction. Environmentalists and farmers are particularly worried that the project could divert vital water resources from the Indus River, severely affecting agriculture and water availability for communities downstream.
As the deadline looms, tensions are rising, and the legal community in Sindh is calling for immediate government action to address their concerns. The protests, which have involved both legal professionals and local activists, reflect the growing opposition to the canal project in the region.
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