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Sindh’s stand against the Cholistan Canal—A losing battle?

Punjab pushes for agricultural growth, Sindh warns of worsening water shortages. Can this project move forward without deepening interprovincial tensions?

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Amber Shamsi

Pakistan Editor

Amber Rahim Shamsi is an award-winning multimedia journalist, political commentator, and free speech advocate with extensive experience in media development. She previously served as Director of the Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) at IBA, where she spearheaded the launch of iVerify Pakistan, a UNDP-supported fact-checking platform. A former BBC World Service bilingual reporter, she has hosted three major current affairs shows on Pakistani news channels. She is also an IVLP and ICFJ Digital Fellow, a media trainer, and an advocate for press freedom and gender representation in journalism.

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The Cholistan Canal project has become a flashpoint in Pakistan’s political landscape. Hailed as a game-changer for Punjab, it’s now facing fierce opposition from Sindh. President Zardari also recently spoke out against it in parliament.

But why was there silence on this issue when the project was initially launched in July 2023 under the Green Pakistan Initiative - a project part of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)?

As Punjab eyes agricultural expansion, Sindh raises concerns over water shortages. With the military’s backing, what does this project mean for Pakistan's interprovincial dynamics and civil-military relations?

Watch today's episode of The Story Behind to explore the heated debate over the Cholistan Canal project. From protests, political interests to the future of the PML-N and PPP alliance.

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