Afia Salam

Afia Salam is a prominent social activist and environmentalist known for her advocacy on water rights and ecological issues in Pakistan. She has been vocal against large-scale projects that threaten the natural flow of rivers and the livelihoods of local communities. In a recent seminar, she criticized a proposed canals project, arguing that it would exacerbate the existing water crisis in Sindh and negatively impact the ecology of the Indus River. Salam's work emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and the need to prioritize the rights of lower riparian regions.