Cholistan Canal Project

Current Context: Pakistan’s Cholistan Canal Project has been suspended amid rising tensions with India and internal opposition, especially concerning the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

Key Highlights

• Led by: Pakistan Army, backed by Green Pakistan Initiative.

Background:

• Aimed at irrigating 1.2 million acres in southern Punjab.
• Facing backlash from Sindh province due to concerns over water rights.
• Environmental risks like reduced freshwater flow to the Indus Delta and biodiversity loss.
• India’s suspension of IWT complicates water security.