In a joint presser, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that no canal will be constructed without consensus of all provinces, with CCI set to ratify the decision.

Council of Common Interests to Ratify Decision Against Construction of Canals Without Mutual Consent: Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Joint Press Conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Date: April 24, 2025 | Time: 3:30 PM

Reported by: Imtiaz Ali Abbasi, Chief Reporter Islamabad

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In a joint press conference held in Islamabad, Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, announced that the Council of Common Interests (CCI) will ratify the decision that no canal projects shall be undertaken without the mutual consent of all provinces.

The announcement comes amidst rising concerns from various provinces regarding unilateral water resource projects that may affect inter-provincial harmony and fair distribution of water. Chairman Bilawal emphasized that water is a collective asset of the federation and any decisions about it must be taken through consensus, not coercion.

He stated, “This is not just a matter of infrastructure, but of trust between the provinces. The era of imposing decisions without agreement is over.”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the federal government’s commitment to provincial rights, adding that the matter would be formally addressed in the upcoming CCI session. “We will move forward together, with dialogue, and not with division,” he assured.

This decision is expected to ease inter-provincial tensions and establish a precedent for collaborative governance on national resources.

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