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1991 Water Apportionment Accord

Coverage of 1991 Water Apportionment Accord in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 11 · 04:35 UTCMost recent: Jun 12 · 04:14 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Sindhplace2Punjabplace2Syed Murad Ali Shahperson1Mian Mohammad Shehbaz Sharifperson1Indus River System Authorityorganization1Taunsa-Panjnad link canaltopic1Chashma-Jhelum Link Canaltopic1Balochistanplace1Sukkur Barrage Control Roomorganization1Indus River System Authority (Irsa)organization1Dadu Canaltopic1North West Canaltopic1
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  • POLITICSJun 12 · 04:14 UTCDAWN
    CM Murad approaches PM Shehbaz for restoration of curtailed water supplies

    Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has requested Prime Minister Mian Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif to halt dam filling and address Sindh's 41% water shortfall, citing unfair diversions to Punjab's link canals. He emphasized adherence to the 1991 Water Apportionment Accord and highlighted Sindh's reduced canal withdrawals despite increased river inflows.

  • POLITICSJun 11 · 04:35 UTCDAWN
    Punjab draws excess water as Sindh and Balochistan face severe shortages

    Punjab is withdrawing 21.35% more water than its allocated share (53,394 cusecs vs. 44,000 cusecs), exacerbating severe shortages in Sindh and Balochistan. Sindh faces a 39.6% overall water deficit, with the Dadu Canal experiencing an 85.7% shortfall. Balochistan receives less than its 1991 Water Apportionment Accord-allocated 2,200 cusecs due to reduced flows in the NW Canal.

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