Lahore, April 15 -- The Punjab government has written to Indus River System Authority (IRSA) requesting it ensure fair water distribution among the provinces. Punjab government blamed Sindh province for drawing excess water, terming it a blatant violation of the agreed share, The News International reported.

In a letter written to IRSA dated April 9, the Punjab government said that IRSA declared a 43 per cent water shortage for early Kharif 2025, allocating only 6.702 million acre-feet (MAF) to Punjab. This substantial reduction sparked concerns regarding the province's agricultural productivity and water security.

According to the Punjab Irrigation Department, the operational criteria for the JC Zone during early Kharif 2025 had been e...