{"id":91875,"date":"2025-03-20T03:01:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T03:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/sindh-stands-together-on-water-crisis-sharjeel-pakistan-observer\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T03:01:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T03:01:05","slug":"sindh-stands-together-on-water-crisis-sharjeel-pakistan-observer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/sindh-stands-together-on-water-crisis-sharjeel-pakistan-observer\/","title":{"rendered":"Sindh stands together on water crisis: Sharjeel &#8211; Pakistan Observer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, lauded the unity of political parties in supporting a resolution presented by Chief Minister Sindh in the provincial assembly.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that Jamaat-e-Islami, PTI, and MQM stood alongside the government on the issue, emphasizing that the province is collectively raising its voice on real challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in the Sindh Assembly, the Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit highlighted Sindh\u2019s historic role in Pakistan\u2019s creation, recalling that the first resolution for the country\u2019s establishment was passed in this very assembly.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that national unity should always take precedence over regional priorities and warned against projects that could disproportionately benefit one area at the cost of others.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing a parallel between Pakistan and a human body, Memon stated that just as pain in one part affects the whole, an issue affecting one province will inevitably impact the entire country. He underscored the Pakistan People\u2019s Party\u2019s (PPP) commitment to safeguarding the federation, recalling how former President Asif Ali Zardari raised the slogan of Pakistan Khappay during difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>Memon reiterated that the water crisis is not just about supply\u2014it is a matter of survival. \u201cOxygen is essential for life, and water is no different. If Sindh is deprived of its rightful share, the entire province will suffer,\u201d he warned. He cited past drought-driven migrations from Thar as a grim reminder of what could happen on a larger scale if the crisis deepens.<\/p>\n<p>The minister pointed out that Karachi, Pakistan\u2019s last major city geographically, relies on river water, and if the Indus dries up, the consequences will be dire. He referenced a World Bank report predicting a severe water crisis by 2025, warning that it could cut food production by 70% and lead to inter-provincial disputes.<\/p>\n<p>He questioned how such conflicts were foreseen years in advance, adding that letters from the Chief Minister and IRSA meetings prove that Sindh has long been vigilant about its water rights. Sharjeel Memon also revisited the controversial Kalabagh Dam project, crediting former President Asif Ali Zardari with permanently shelving it in favor of provincial autonomy. He criticized political figures who once backed the dam but later changed their stance for political gain, revealing that one such individual was even appointed Sindh\u2019s Chief Minister.<\/p>\n<p>He also recalled how, during the tenure of Jalal Mehmood Shah as Deputy Speaker, a resolution against the Kalabagh Dam was disrupted when the assembly lights were turned off. Reaffirming the PPP\u2019s dedication to Pakistan\u2019s strength and unity, Memon declared that his party would continue to defend Sindh\u2019s rights and work for the country\u2019s prosperity. \u201cOur lives are devoted to Pakistan, and we will never stop striving for its progress,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, lauded the unity of political parties in supporting a resolution presented by Chief Minister Sindh in the provincial assembly. He noted that Jamaat-e-Islami, PTI, and MQM stood alongside the government on the issue, emphasizing that the province is collectively raising its voice on real challenges. 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