Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday submitted a resolution to the National Assembly opposing the construction of new canals from the Indus River under the Green Pakistan Initiative, citing serious concerns from Sindh.
The resolution was submitted by Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan and signed by party leaders Zartaj Gul, Ali Muhammad Khan, and Mujahid Khan.
The resolution demanded an immediate suspension of the Cholistan canals project until the concerns raised by Sindh are addressed through constitutional mechanisms.
The party called for an emergency meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) within 15 days to ensure inclusive consultation among provinces.
PTI also demanded a neutral audit of the Indus River System Authority’s (Irsa) water availability certification, to be completed within 60 days.
PTI insists that the water distribution outlined in the 1991 Water Accord must be enforced before launching any new canal project, especially ensuring Sindh’s share of 48.76 million acre-feet and preserving the Indus Delta’s ecological balance.
The resolution also urged public hearings and transparent decision-making with active input from Sindh’s representatives, civil society, and affected communities.
The canal project, inaugurated in February, has triggered tensions between Sindh and Punjab. The Sindh Assembly passed a unanimous resolution against the initiative in March.
