Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, held a telephone conversation with Sindh's Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon, to discuss the ongoing dispute over the construction of canals.
During the call, both leaders agreed to meet in person and resolve the issue through dialogue and mutual understanding.
Rana Sanaullah stated that the federal government is open to negotiations with Sindh on the canal matter. He added that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif have issued clear instructions to address Sindh’s concerns and resolve the issue amicably.
Sharjeel Inam Memon reiterated that the Sindh government has presented its stance on all relevant forums and that the people of Sindh and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have serious reservations regarding the disputed canals.
He emphasized that the PPP wants water distribution to be carried out fairly in accordance with the 1991 Water Accord. Memon said Sindh is willing to engage in talks with the federal government to find a just and lawful resolution.
