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News Ticker: Sukkur Barrage damage: Water Emergency Cell established to guide farmersBNP-A chief seeks launch of CPEC’s second phase from Gwadar instead of LahoreFC deployment in AJK approved on PM’s requestCS Complaint Cell: Action taken on 9,788 complaintsShutterdown strike observed in ZiaratMunicipal services continue in Safoora Town, tells chairmanGlowing tribute paid to Benazir Bhutto on her 71st birthdayGMO seeds to bring agricultural slavery in Pakistan, warns PDP chiefBNP-A chief seeks lauch of CPEC’s second phase from Gwadar instead of LahoreLevies, police capture ringleader of robbers gangOver two dozen PTI leaders, activists arrested during rallyYoung man found dead near QuettaAPHC says Kashmiri women are being oppressedPPHI employees demand service structure, medical allowanceContinental air prevailing over most parts of PakistanTwo Kashmiri youth martyred in BaramullaIran’s Consul General for deepening mutual ties with PakistanFive martyred soldiers laid to rest with full military honorsKarachi cops arrest four bandits, recover weaponsUnawareness about reproductive health issues has far-reaching consequences: workshop toldCommissioner Karachi Donkey Cart Race was heldCorps Commander Balochistan visits Sikh GurdwaraDeputy PM for enhanced healthcare through improved medical education, trainingKP Governor, PPP Chairman discuss country’s political, economic situationIT exports surged to stunning $332 million in MayInt’l Day in Support of Victims of Torture to be observed on WednesdayNA continues discussion on budget for year 2024-25(NATIONAL) Omar Ayub grills govt for economic tailspinPM urges collective efforts to eliminate terrorismInterior Minister reviews measures taken for protection of foreignersPM expresses grief over death of key bearer of Ka’aba Dr Sheikh Saleh Bin Taha Al-ShaibiQureshi files bail petition in ATC against May 9 arson casesFuneral service of Sepoy Haroon held in RawalpindiPunjab to get 3,000 buses in five years: ministerDeath anniversary of Amjad Sabri observedMQM-P demands economic emergency imposition across the countryCM Maryam directs measures for Muharram, expected rainsSBCA establishes Rain Emergency Center to tackle expected monsoon rainsNational Highway blocked near DashtMan drowns in dam near NoshkiLevies sepoy gunned downSecurity force team captures smuggled drugsGold prices decline in PakistanPCB announces details of pre-season camp and Pakistan Shaheens’ tour to DarwinImposition of Section 144 in Punjab challenged in LHCInterior Minister reviews measures taken for protection of foreignersPakistan calls for decisive action against terrorism in Afghanistan620,981 illegal Afghan nationals so far returned to their countryGeneva seminar calls for protecting Kashmiris, PalestinianInvestors repose confidence in Green Pakistan InitiativeSome Karachi areas to face gas suspension on SundayCTD apprehends 22 terrorists in PunjabBus overturn in Kohistan leaves 11 injuredFaisalabad fire: Death toll rises to six as two more injured dieIIOJK Congress stages protest in Jammu over exam scams across IndiaAPHC slams BJP, RSS for anti-Kashmir agenda in IIOJKProtester killed in Sahewal cops firingEducation Minister inaugurates Tech-Ed Centre of Excellence in IslamabadCM Murad launches Sindh Smart Surveillance System projectPresident calls for enhancing capacity of LEAsPakistan, China agree to enhance communication on global issuesNA session: Call to make budget pro-public, pro-businessNA continues discussion on budget for year 2024-25Senate continues discussion on Finance Bill 2024-25APHC criticises Modi’s visit to occupied KashmirFederal Govt to provide assistance for welfare of KP’s people: PMHEC Cautions Students against Admission in 2-year BA, BSc and MA, MSc Degree ProgrammesWrit of state will not be allowed to diminish anywhere in the country: MinisterGoogle delegation meets Minister of State for ITStrike observed in occupied Kashmir on Modi’s visitDar vows to enhance people to people linkages with China’Beijing committed to long-term Pak-China strategic partnership’Troops arrest six more youth in held KashmirCOAS reaffirms commitment to strategic partnership with ChinaFirst Hajj flight arrives at Peshawar airportPTI stages rallies, protests across countryPunjab imposes Section 144 to tackle PTI, doctors protestsWater supply to be suspended in some Karachi areasPolice ordered to impound smoke-emitting vehiclesKP CM Gandapur takes notice of Swat incidentCommissioner reviews arrangements for main Ashura processionBalochistan presents Rs 955bn budgetNaqvi meets Canadian High Commissioner LeslieNew monthly fixed charges likely for power consumersMainstream political parties show exemplary consensus to back CPECSindh to soon provide Rs1.5bn to LB dues, assures Karachi mayorTwo killed after being hit by trains near Naushahro FerozeMan kills mother, three sisters over honor in KhanewalGold rates spikes in PakistanUS dollar falls against RupeeWeekly inflation goes by 0.94 percentPakistan for comprehensive Int’l Cyber Security FrameworkPost Hajj flight operation to bring back Hujjaj underwayGovt committed to support fertilizer industry for uplift of farmers: Rana TanveerEfforts being made by SIFC for economic revival in countryThree killed in Muridke, Okara road accidentsLarkana, Shikarpur, Jacobabad and other parts of Sindh receive rainPresident Zardari visits ancestral graveyardShah announces interest-free loan scheme for installing solar systemsHaleem sees 86,000 tons of animal waste still lying in Karachi streets

Citizens block Thatta highway against water shortage

May 5, 2022

THATTA: Local people blocked the National Highway and staged protest sit-in against the water shortage in Thatta on Thursday.

Protesters chanted slogans against scarcity of water in the district. They said canals had dried and water was unavailable for drinking as well as for irrigation of crops. Riaz Shah Sheerazi, a special assistant to Sindh chief minister, held talks with the protesters following which they ended their protest and allowed vehicular traffic on the highway after assurance from the government official.

Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah earlier directed the irrigation minister to hold talks with protesters to resolve the problem. He also urged the minister to take steps to address scarcity of agriculture water in Thatta. Sindh as a whole was facing water shortage, said the chief minister.

Moreover, Sindh’s information minister Sharjeel Memon has appealed the federal government to provide Sindh’s share of irrigation water. He called the federal authorities to take notice of the shortage of water in Sindh.