Sindh

'Resolution against IRSA Act tweak reflects public opinion'

CM says his govt respects views of assembly members, people as in case of Kalabagh Dam

Our Correspondent September 12, 2024

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. PHOTO: EXPRESS

KARACHI:

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that his government will respect the views of the assembly members and the people of the province regarding the proposed amendments to the IRSA Act, just as it did in the case of the Kalabagh Dam.

Accompanied by Sindh Governor Mohammad Kamran Tissori and his cabinet members, the CM was talking to the media after offering Fateha at Mazar-e-Quaid on Wednesday.

The chief minister said, "The PPP government in Sindh has consistently represented the best interests of the people of the province, whether it was the Kalabagh Dam issue or any other matter, and would continue to do so on the issue of amendment to the IRSA Act as well."

He mentioned that the assembly has passed a resolution against the proposed amendment in the IRSA Act which is the reflection of the public opinion. "Our assembly has already passed a resolution for the implementation of the 1991 water accord.

Murad said that due to the climate change, we have received more than average rains which have damaged road infrastructure across the province. The coastal districts of the province including Badin, Sujawal and others have been inundated. Similarly, on the left bank of the river, the hill torrents in Khirthar Range have also caused damage to the entire infrastructure, he said and added that the government machinery is working to assess the damages and making efforts that necessary reconstruction could be carried out as soon as possible.

About Karachi, the CM said that the Mayor Murtaza Wahab has requested for sanction of special funds to repair the damaged infrastructure in the city. He mentioned that he would release the funds but expressed concerns that the defective drainage system would keep damaging the roads again and again. "I have directed the mayor to develop a plan and the feasibility of improving the city's drainage system to permanently resolve the issue."