PML-N and PPP Pledge to Maintain Constructive Dialogue on Water Issue

LAHORE (RNN TV) — Prime Minister’s Adviser on Inter-Provincial Coordination, Rana Sanaullah, held another telephonic conversation with Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday to address the ongoing concerns surrounding inter-provincial water distribution.

During the discussion, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a constructive and cooperative dialogue to resolve the water issue that has sparked concern in Sindh and other provinces. They stressed the importance of resolving the matter amicably, in line with the principles of national unity and federal harmony.

Rana Sanaullah assured that the water rights of all provinces would be fully protected. “Under the Water Apportionment Accord, no province’s water can be diverted to another, and no such transfer is taking place,” he clarified.

He further emphasized that water distribution is an administrative and technical matter that should be addressed through appropriate institutional channels. “There’s no space for politicization here. Every province will receive its fair share as per the agreed principles,” he added.

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Reiterating the federal government’s commitment to transparency and fairness, Sanaullah stated that the constitutional and water rights of all provinces would be safeguarded.

This was the second conversation between the two leaders in as many days. In their earlier call, both sides agreed to meet in person to further the dialogue and resolve the issue through mutual understanding.

Rana Sanaullah had highlighted the federal government’s willingness to negotiate with Sindh on the canal issue, adding that both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif had issued clear directives to address Sindh’s concerns promptly and peacefully.

Sharjeel Memon reiterated that the Sindh government had raised its position on all relevant platforms and stressed that the people of Sindh and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had serious reservations regarding the disputed canal projects.

He underlined PPP’s demand for water distribution to be managed equitably in accordance with the 1991 Water Accord, and affirmed Sindh’s readiness to engage in dialogue with the federal government to reach a fair and lawful resolution.

Source: Web Desk