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Lawyers Demand PPP Separate from Federal Govt Over Canal Project Before Rally
PPP leaders Khursheed Shah and Nisar Khuhro invited lawyers to join their rally against the controversial canal project, but lawyers have set conditions. They demand PPP's separation from the federal government and rejection of the project before participating.
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by News Desk
2025-04-24
Lawyers Demand PPP Separate from Federal Govt Over Canal Project Before Rally

Sukkur, Sindh: The political tension surrounding the controversial canal project continues to intensify in Sindh as Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders Khursheed Shah and Nisar Khuhro visited Baburlo to invite lawyers to participate in their rally against the canal project, scheduled for April 25. However, the lawyers have set strict conditions for their participation.

During the meeting, lawyer Jafar Shah, a member of the committee for negotiations with both the federal and Sindh governments, told reporters that the lawyers have given an ultimatum to the PPP leadership. According to Shah, the lawyers demand that the PPP clearly reject the anti-Sindh canal project. If the federal government does not back down from the project, the PPP must announce its separation from the federal government.

The ultimatum sets a deadline for the PPP to take a stand within the specified time, and if the government does not comply by either rejecting the canal project or ensuring a firm stand from the PPP against it, the lawyers have announced that they will not participate in the rally organized by the PPP.

Syed Jafar Shah further expressed the lawyers' condemnation of the derogatory remarks made by PPP ally Atta Tarar, who had used abusive language against the protesters. Shah emphasized that the lawyers are peaceful and respectful people and will not tolerate any such offensive language. He further reiterated that the decision to participate in the PPP rally would depend on the PPP's actions in the coming days.

In response to questions, lawyer leader Aamir Nawaz Waraich confirmed that the PPP had not officially extended an invitation to the lawyers for the rally. However, if an invitation is formally received, the committee would decide on whether to participate. Waraich added that the lawyers had already made their position clear regarding the canal issue and the PPP's response would play a key role in their participation.

The ongoing protests against the canal project have divided opinions, with growing tensions between various political factions and the Sindh legal community. The demand for the PPP to take a firm stance against the project reflects the widespread opposition in Sindh, as the canal is feared to impact water resources vital for agriculture and livelihoods in the region.
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