- No intention to steal Sindh water: Sanaullah.
- “Bilawal’s remarks were made in the heat of the pronunciation of a speech.”
- Canal Project is a public concern for Sindh: Memon.
While tensions continue on the controversial channel project, the Sindh government expressed its desire to engage in dialogue, now by the consideration of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
“The Prime Minister will make an appropriate decision on this subject,” said Sanaullah’s Prime Minister’s special assistant’s special assistant, while the Minister of Sindh of Information Sharjeel Memon stressed that “each time the interviews will take place, they will be at the government level”.
Speaking on PK Press Club News’ The “PK Press Club Pakistan” program on Tuesday, Sanaullah assured that Sindh’s interests would not be compromised.
“”[We do not have] Any intention to fly even a drop of water from the Sindh, “he said, adding that the Pakistani peoples’ party (PPP) was ready for dialogue and that the federal government took the question seriously.
The minister also sought to minimize the remarks made by PPP president Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who had warned last week that his party would separate from the ruling coalition if the federal government had not responded to its serious reserves on the controversial channel project.
“What Bilawal said during the public rally was said in time to say a speech,” said Sanaullah.
He urged restraint in political discourse and reminded all parties to maintain mutual respect. “It is not necessary to react to what Bilawal said. Declarations should remain within the limits, and others must be shown to respect and dignity,” he added.
Regarding questions related to PTI, Sanaullah criticized the behavior of the opposition party during visits to prison. “Those whose names are on the list should go for the meeting, why do others go to prison and create such an atmosphere,” he noted, calling for improved driving and cooperation with prison staff.
Memon echoed the position of the federal government on dialogue and reiterated the concerns of the province. “The question of the canal is a public concern,” he said, adding: “The Sindh government represents the people of the Sindh.”
Memon said objections to the channel project had been raised on several occasions and forums. “If the federal government wants to discuss the question, it is welcome. The PPP will certainly defend the case of the people of the Sindh,” he said.
Meanwhile, the demonstrations at the Sindh on the issue continue to disrupt. Memon called on demonstrators to protest responsiblely. “Protesters have been invited to hold their demonstrations in the field, not to block the roads, ordinary people are injured,” he said.
He noted that the containers carrying cattle were stuck and that the food is spoiling due to road blockages. “Everyone has the right to protest, I ask demonstrators not to harm the public through demonstrations,” he also added, also urging demonstrators not to block the railways.
The Sindh government, he said, tries to solve the problem through dialogue. “We make efforts to engage with the demonstrators and avoid climbing,” said Memon.
