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Sindh CM Rejects Cholistan Canal Approval, Calls It Against Sindh’s Interests
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah rejects the Cholistan Canal project, stating it was wrongly approved using a meeting chaired by President Asif Zardari. He warns that no anti-Sindh project will be accepted.
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by News Desk
2025-03-29
Sindh CM Rejects Cholistan Canal Approval, Calls It Against Sindh’s Interests

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has strongly opposed the Cholistan Canal project, claiming that its approval was based on a misrepresentation of facts.

Speaking at a press conference, CM Murad Ali Shah stated:

🔹 Sindh opposed the Cholistan Canal project during discussions in the caretaker government, but WAPDA initially refused to back down.
🔹 The project was approved based on the IRSA Punjab report, which Sindh challenged.
🔹 A meeting under President Asif Ali Zardari was misused to justify the canal’s approval, but Zardari never approved any such project.
🔹 He warned that Sindh will resist any project that harms its interests and may take strong action if needed.

Background & Controversy:

The Cholistan Canal has been a subject of inter-provincial dispute, with Sindh claiming that it will negatively impact water distribution and violate the Water Accord. CM Murad Ali Shah emphasized that Sindh will not allow any such project that affects its water rights.

What’s Next?

With tensions rising over water rights, the dispute over the Cholistan Canal could lead to further political and legal battles.
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