PPP Senator Sherry Rehman has categorically ruled out the construction of the Kalabagh Dam, stressing instead on the urgent need to build small and medium-sized dams to address Pakistan’s water crisis.

🔑 Key Highlights

Rehman said the Kalabagh Dam remains politically controversial and is not a viable solution given opposition from multiple provinces.
She emphasized the importance of water conservation, modern irrigation techniques, and smaller dams to ensure equitable water distribution.
Highlighted that climate change is intensifying floods and droughts, making adaptive, region-specific water projects more crucial.
Urged the federal and provincial governments to prioritize consensus-based projects instead of reopening divisive debates.

🗣️ Sherry Rehman’s Remarks

“We need sustainable and politically inclusive solutions. The Kalabagh Dam has divided the nation for decades; the focus should be on small dams and water management.”

📌 Context

The Kalabagh Dam has been opposed by Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, with fears it would disproportionately benefit Punjab.
Recent floods and water shortages have reignited the debate on large-scale vs. decentralized water storage projects.