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Sindh: Amid ongoing protests against the construction of six new canals on the Indus River, nationalist parties in Sindh have taken to the streets, blocking highways across the province. The Jeay Sindh Mahaz organized a blockade of the National Highway in Shaheed Benazirabad district on Sunday, demanding the safe return of lawyer Aamir Ali Umrani, who is reportedly missing under suspicious circumstances.
Sanna Qureshi, a leader of the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz, spearheaded a sit-in at Dera Mour on the Sindh-Punjab border, disrupting inter-provincial traffic for several hours. Qureshi declared, “No dam or canal is acceptable on the Indus River,” warning that if their concerns are not addressed, protests will continue in various locations. He expressed frustration over the central government’s appropriation of Sindh’s resources, stating that water is the last significant asset left for the province. He also highlighted the rampant lawlessness in Larkana and Sukkur, describing these areas as dangerous after dark. He urged the people of Sindh to unite and advocate for their rights, noting that tribal conflicts have further divided the population.
In a separate demonstration, Ayaz Latif Palijo of the Qaumi Awami Tehreek led a rally in Kashmore-Kandhkot, condemning the federal government’s insistence on moving forward with the canal project. He cautioned against turning Sindh into a barren landscape under the guise of national development, blaming both federal and provincial authorities for their oppressive tactics against Sindhi farmers. Palijo criticized the Pakistan People’s Party for failing to defend the rights of the people of Sindh.
Chairman of JSM, Riaz Ali Chandio, speaking during a sit-in on the National Highway in Shaheed Benazirabad, called for the immediate release of Umrani from unlawful detention. He warned that if Umrani is not freed within 24 hours, a shutter-down strike will be initiated in Benazirabad.
