Pakistan, April 4 -- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has committed to defending Sindh's interests regarding six proposed canals on the Indus River. This commitment comes after Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Army Chief Gen Asim Munir launched the Cholistan project on February 15. The $3.3 billion Green Pakistan Initiative aims to irrigate south Punjab lands but has sparked strong opposition in Sindh.

The people of Sindh fear that these canals will reduce their water share from the Indus River. Early opposition came from Sindhi nationalist parties, and now the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has also voiced concerns. In March, the Sindh Assembly passed a resolution against the canal project, emphasizing the need to protect lo...