The Lawyer Association of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCBAP) has strongly opposed the construction of six new Channels of the Indo River, warning that the project could intensify interprovincial tensions and worsen the shortage of water already serious in Sindh.
At its sixth meeting of the 27 Executive Committee, held in the SCBAP Registry branch in Lahore, the Committee approved a series of resolutions that address key national concerns, including water distribution, regional security and political disturbances.
The committee unanimously disapproved the proposed extraction, describing it from a potential inflammation point between Punjab and Sindh.
He urged the government to focus on reducing water waste instead of building a new infrastructure that can interrupt the fragile balance of existing resources.
“Instead of creating six new channels, comprehensive efforts must be made to minimize water waste,” said the committee, emphasizing that equitable water access for local farmers, particularly small owners (Harries), must be prioritized.
The committee also requested a strict action against long -standing energy groups and disputes that have monopolized the use of water.
He demanded a national repression against individuals and entities involved in the theft of water, calling such actions an important obstacle to a fair distribution.
Regarding internal security, the SCBAP expressed a serious concern for the deterioration of the situation of the law and the order in Baluchistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).
While welcoming the recent announcement to end BNP-Mengal, the Committee emphasized that complaints behind such protests must be addressed through a sustained political commitment.
The committee praised the efforts of the president of SCBAP, Mian Muhammad Rauf Atta, who has led a political initiative to build a national consensus around the challenges in Baluchistan.
The members encouraged him to continue celebrating meetings with key stakeholders to develop long -term solutions.
“While progress has been made, there is much more to do,” said the committee. “Political negotiations and discussions remain the most viable path to achieve national peace and stability.”
The Committee also recognized the role of the federal government and other interested parties to address Baluchistan’s concerns, but emphasized that more measures to solve long -standing structural problems are needed through inclusive dialogue.
The resolutions of the SCBAP reflect the growing called within the legal and civil society of Pakistan for the transparent government, the equitable distribution of resources and political reconciliation in the marginalized regions.
Previously, the president of the Popular Party of Pakistan (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has issued a strong warning to the federal government, stating that the controversial channel projects could endanger the unity of the Federation.
He demanded that the federal authorities withdraw the proposed channel initiatives or run the risk of losing the support of PPP in the ruling coalition.
