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Arbab for joint resolution with opposition against Kalabagh Dam
KARACHI: Chief Minister of Sindh Arbab Ghulam Rahim has said Sindh has reservations over construction of Kalabagh Dam, while Punjab wants construction of the dam to get royalty.
Speaking in Sindh Assembly session over Kalabagh Dam issue Thursday said if needed a joint resolution with the opposition will be introduced.
Chief Minister said that President Musharraf was briefed about reservations and fears of peoples and political parties of the province about the dam.
Arbab Rahim said a year’s water can be reserved in Skardu dam and if needed that reservoir can be used.
Chief Minister of Sindh said Punjab wants Kalabagh Dam for the sake of royalty it will receive from the dam. The past governments of Muslim League (N) and Pakistan Peoples Party made no feasibility reports of other dams, he further said.
Courtesy Geo