Pakistan’s long-standing issue of water mismanagement has resurfaced with fresh intensity, this time centered around the controversial construction of a new canal in Punjab. The move, widely criticized by politicians and activists in Sindh, is being seen as an act of environmental and economic injustice toward the already water-deprived province.

According to Lea Watch News, the Sindh government and various civil society groups are raising serious concerns over the project, accusing the federal authorities and Punjab’s leadership of violating the agreed water-sharing arrangements under the 1991 Water Accord. Critics argue that the canal diverts water from Sindh’s share of the Indus River, worsening the province’s ongoing drought conditions and threatening its fragile agriculture-based economy.

Beyond politics, the situation highlights the broader issue of inter-provincial mistrust and lack of transparency in Pakistan’s resource allocation. As climate change amplifies water scarcity across South Asia, such unilateral decisions could further destabilize the internal harmony between provinces.

Lea Watch News has extensively reported on the growing unrest in Sindh, noting that the controversy is not just about water — it is about equity, justice, and the right to survival for millions who depend on the Indus for their livelihoods.

With growing public protests and social media campaigns demanding accountability, it remains to be seen whether the Pakistani leadership will revisit its decision or continue to favor short-term development over long-term sustainability.

Stay updated with Lea Watch News for the latest developments on this pressing issue.