Canal controversy

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The Jalalpur canal project in Pakistan has sparked controversy between Punjab and Sindh provinces regarding water allocation and legality under the 1991 Water Accord. Sindh objects to the project, alleging it violates agreements and could deprive existing irrigation areas, while Punjab claims the canal will use its own water share. The conflict involves the Indus River System Authority and provincial resolutions.

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water dispute canal project Sindh objections Punjab government 1991 Water Accord

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Jalalpur canal

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Punjab

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Sindh

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Indus River System Authority

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Council of Common Interests (CCI)

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Asian Development Bank

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Jam Khan Shoro

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Jamaat-i-Islami

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Karachi

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Pakistan

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Aleem Khan

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All Pakistan Goods Transport Itehad

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Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan

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Hafiz Naeemur Rehman

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Saudi Arabia

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Turkey

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Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance

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Nisar Hussain Jafry

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Kashmir

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Pakistan Military

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Pakistan-administered Kashmir

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Al Jazeera

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Ava Warriner

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Ali Pervaiz Malik

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