Tensions rise in Pakistan as protesters burn Minister's house
There is an atmosphere of violence in Pakistan, where protesters burnt the house of Sindh's Home Minister. The dispute has increased after the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. There is discontent with the construction of new canals in Sindh province, leading to tensions.
Currently, Pakistan is experiencing significant unrest. Today, demonstrators have torched the residence of Sindh's Home Minister. It is important to note that this surge in violence follows the death of two protestors. Meanwhile, India has put the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan on hold. Although this decision hasn't affected the flow of water from the Indus River into Pakistan, it has sparked a debate.
The Pakistani government has suggested building six new canals along the Indus River in Punjab province. This plan has caused discontent in Sindh province, where residents feel it is a discriminatory action by the government. There is already unrest in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan due to policies favoring Punjab.
Burnt the items inside the house
The Pakistan government's decision has sparked significant outrage among the populace, leading to the arson of the state Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar's residence. The event occurred in the Nowshero Feroze district, where furious individuals demolished the minister's home, damaged possessions inside, and torched vehicles parked outside. The issue has intensified tensions between the Pakistan People's Party and Shehbaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.
Six new canals will be built
The Pakistani government plans to construct six new irrigation canals in the Cholistan desert using Indus river water. However, the Pakistan Peoples Party and various Sindhi political groups are opposing the initiative. Government sources indicate that the Cholistan canal system could irrigate 400,000 acres of land. Conversely, concerns are raised in Sindh province about potential water shortages, with locals claiming their water share is being redirected to Punjab, which they find unacceptable. The protests over this issue have escalated recently, causing roadblocks on highways in Sindh.
Pahalgam Attack
On April 22, a terrorist attack occurred in Pahalgam, India, where tourists in the Baisaran Valley were killed after revealing their identities. Following this, the Modi administration initiated Operation Sindoor targeting terrorists based in Pakistan. During this operation, the Indian Army infiltrated Pakistan and dismantled nine terrorist camps. The Indian government has implemented several significant measures against Pakistan, including annulling the Indus Waters Treaty and mandating Pakistani citizens to exit India. The treaty's termination has resulted in a water shortage in Pakistan.