Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan Warns of Growing Tensions Over Water and Political Crisis

Lahore (Qudrat Roznama) – Prominent Pakistani lawyer and leader **Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan** has raised serious concerns about the country’s current political and legal situation. Speaking on *Suno News*’s program, Ahsan expressed his fears about the escalating tensions, particularly over the ongoing treatment of **Imran Khan**. He specifically warned about the consequences if the **Adiala Jail** gate were to be broken, suggesting that it would lead to uncontrollable events. Ahsan stated, *“If the Adiala Jail gate is broken, things will spiral out of control. People will take matters into their own hands, and those whom you call ineffective will do what you criticize them for.”*

Ahsan also expressed deep concerns about the country’s judicial system, claiming that it is deeply flawed. He explained that there are two types of judges in Pakistan’s **Supreme Court**: one group can make decisions based on the Constitution, which he considers the higher class of judges, while the other group, in his words, consists of judges who are only capable of making decisions on trivial matters like theft. He further highlighted that despite considerable time passing, the **26th Constitutional Amendment** has yet to be addressed, raising questions about the effectiveness of the judicial process.

Additionally, Ahsan raised alarm over the growing dispute surrounding the extraction of water from the **Indus River**. He pointed out that conflicts over water distribution were escalating, with killings occurring over access to water in rural areas. He said, *”Water is a lifeline for farmers, it’s like blood running through their veins.”* He particularly criticized the government’s plans to take water from the **Chenab and Jhelum Rivers** instead of the **Indus**, arguing that this would still affect Sindh, which heavily relies on the Indus for irrigation.

On the issue of water distribution, Ahsan cautioned that the government’s approach could fuel intense tensions between provinces. *“If the canals are diverted, Sindh’s farmers will block Punjab’s routes. This issue will escalate so much that the entire country will feel the tension,”* he said. Ahsan also pointed out that **PPP** (Pakistan Peoples Party) remains firm on the issue, stressing that water is a shared resource among all four provinces, and no one province has the right to take more than its share.

Ahsan concluded by suggesting that the government’s handling of water issues and political crises could push the country toward severe conflict, with the potential to destabilize Pakistan further. He urged the government to reconsider its decisions, particularly regarding the water issue, and warned of the consequences of further escalating tensions.