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

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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