**PPP Sindh Council Passes Resolution Against Six-Canal Scheme**
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Sindh Council has taken a firm stand against the proposed construction of six canals from the Indus River, unanimously passing a resolution opposing the project.
The pivotal meeting, chaired by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at the Chief Minister’s House, brought together a broad spectrum of party leadership, including provincial, divisional, and district officials, assembly members, and key figures.
A central outcome of the Sindh Council meeting was the unanimous passage of a resolution against the six-canal scheme, reflecting the party’s strong opposition to the project.
In addition to this crucial decision, the council also addressed the tragic Jafar Express incident through a separate resolution and held discussions on the wider political landscape of Sindh province.
The meeting also served as an occasion to honor the legacies of the late Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto. Preparations for the upcoming memorial of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s death anniversary on April 4 were also reviewed.
The gathering, under Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s leadership, highlights the PPP’s dedication to tackling critical issues while honoring its historical legacy of leadership.
This resolution builds upon earlier actions, as the People’s Party had already introduced a similar resolution in the Sindh Assembly, emphasizing the widespread resistance to the canal project.
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has been vocal on the issue, stressing that the 1991 Indus River Water Apportionment Accord mandates Sindh’s approval for any canal development, including the proposed Cholistan Canal. He has declared the construction of new canals on the Indus River without Sindh’s consent as unlawful.
The resolution specifically points to the environmental damage inflicted on the Indus River delta due to insufficient water flow. It firmly rejects all controversial canal projects, including the Cholistan Canal, and underscores the critical need for the Sindh government to be consulted on any future proposals involving the Indus River.