So far 192,865 votes have been cast in the MQM-H referendum on Kalabagh dam with 89 percent in favour. A spokesperson of the party has appealed to the nationalist parties to accept the results of the referendum in the larger interest of the nation. He said Kalabagh dam was essential for development and progress of Pakistan. Kalabagh dam was also essential for stability of Pakistan and for resolving the present energy crisis.
Electricity at economical rates would make industry grow at a fast pace. He deplored that thousands of textile and industrial units had been shifted abroad because of shortage of electricity resulting in massive lay-offs. He should also have reassured them that Punjab and Sindh would benefit equally from the additional supply of water for irrigation. Under the Water Accord of 1991 Punjab has reduced its share to increase Sindh’s share in all future dams. Equal share for both despite the vast difference in population and in the area under cultivation.
ENGR KHURSHID ANWER
Lahore