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Sindh, Balochistan cry foul as Irsa keeps mum over deepening water crisis
Sindh and Balochistan face worsening water shortages as Irsa fails to address their grievances over unfair allocation, with Punjab reportedly exceeding its water share through the Chashma-Jhelum link canal. Sindh’s water deficit rose to 39%, while Balochistan saw a 71% reduction in flows, sparking disputes over the 1991 Water Accord’s implementation.
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