Lawyers warn of nationwide protest if Maryam Nawaz does not withdraw statement on Indus

The All Sindh Lawyers Action Committee has strongly condemned a recent statement by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz regarding the River Indus.

In a press release, the committee described her remarks as “provocative, unconstitutional, and against the federal structure of Pakistan.” It emphasized that the waters of the Indus River do not belong to any single province.

The statement demanded that the Punjab chief minister immediately withdraw her remarks.

It further warned that, if the statement is not retracted, the committee would consult with other bar councils to initiate nationwide protests.