Pakistan, April 18 -- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is demanding the resignation of Zafar Mehmood, the Chairman of the Indus River System Authority (IRSA). This demand arises from the decision to open the Taunsa-Panjnad Link Canal in Punjab while Sindh faces a severe water shortage. PPP's Sindh President, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, criticized this move during a press conference in Hyderabad.

Khuhro argued that opening the canal is unconstitutional and represents a failure on IRSA's part. He stated that both the Taunsa and Chashma-Jhelum link canals should only carry floodwater and should not be used during a drought. He believes the IRSA chairman should acknowledge this mistake and resign from his position.

Furthermore, Khuhro pointed out t...