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Sindh-Punjab transport blocked for 11th day as protests against Indus canal projects escalate


Published on 2025-04-30 06:21:47 - ThePrint
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  • Sindh [Pakistan], April 30 (ANI): Protests against controversial canal projects that draw water from the Indus River have persisted for the eleventh consecutive day across various areas of Sindh. The Balochistan Post (TBP) reports that as a result of these demonstrations, all transport routes from Sindh to Punjab have been entirely obstructed for the past [
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In Pakistan's Sindh and Punjab provinces, transport blockades have persisted for the 11th consecutive day as protests against the construction of the Indus canal projects intensify. Demonstrators, primarily from the Sindh province, are expressing their opposition to the Greater Thal Canal and the Chashma Right Bank Canal projects, which they believe will divert water away from their region, exacerbating existing water scarcity issues. The protests have led to significant disruptions, with major highways and roads being blocked, causing a standstill in the transportation of goods and people between the two provinces. The situation has escalated tensions between the provincial governments, with Sindh authorities demanding a halt to the canal projects, while Punjab officials argue that the projects are essential for their agricultural needs. The ongoing standoff has raised concerns about potential long-term impacts on the region's economy and social stability.

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