The Green Pakistan Initiative aims to develop six canals to irrigate barren lands, primarily in Punjab. However, the project has faced strong opposition from Sindh, which fears adverse impacts on its water share and ecological balance.
The Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution against the project in March, demanding a halt to construction until all provinces reach a consensus.
PTI’s resolution calls for an independent audit of the Indus River System Authority’s (Irsa) water availability certification and insists on enforcing the 1991 Water Apportionment Accord to protect Sindh’s allocated share of 48.76 million acre-feet.
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Public hearings and transparent consultations with stakeholders are also demanded to ensure fair decision-making.
The resolution has intensified political debates, with the Sindh and Punjab governments clashing over the project’s implications.
The outcome of this resolution could significantly influence inter-provincial relations and the future of water resource management in Pakistan.