Chairman Indus River System Authority (Irsa) Sher Zaman Khan has accused Sindh of not releasing due share of water to Balochistan, creating unrest in the province. In a letter to Secretary Irrigation Sindh, Jamal Mustafa Syed, Chairman Irsa said that since opening of the annual canal closure both the canal systems of Balochistan province namely Patfeeder and Kirther canals are suffering from severe shortages of water.
He said despite forwarding the complaints of Balochistan to irrigation department of Sindh through several letters no tangible improvement is visible in the system. Chairman Irsa has reminded Secretary Irrigation Sindh that the water regulator is releasing water for Sindh and Balochistan provinces even more than their indents to encompass the conveyance losses.
However, the farmers' community is agitating in Balochistan, which may create law and order situation in the province, he continued. He said Irsa will appreciate Secretary Irrigation's personal intervention for resolving the issue and for issuance of strict directions to all field/ concerned staff for provision of legitimate irrigation supplies to Balochistan province as per Irsa authorization without any delay.
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