Karachi: On World Water Day, the Prime Minister of Sindh, Sayyid Murad Shah, raised concerns about the flow of the Sind River, warning that the watershed crisis can strongly affect agriculture, its livelihoods and economic stability in the province.
He highlighted the great threat to farmers and fishermen, stressing that the low water availability may endanger millions of jobs. The Prime Minister linked the crisis to climate change and the distribution of unequal water, which confirms its broader economic and environmental effects.
Shah expressed their concerns about the continuous and planned channel projects on the bond, and urged the federal government to ensure the allocation of fair water in all provinces. He warned that building new channels, while the agricultural lands suffer from water shortage, can exacerbate the crisis, which leads to famine -like conditions.
The Prime Minister also pointed to the disturbing state of the bond, noting that the river water has not reached the delta for years, which led to the widespread flooding of lands at sea.
To address the crisis, Shah announced a regional strategy to conserve water and urge the public to reduce waste. He reaffirmed the bond position on protecting water rights and called for collective measures to protect vital resources in the region.
