Kazim Pirzada
Kazim Pirzada is the Punjab Irrigation Minister in Pakistan, known for his outspoken support of the controversial Kalabagh Dam project. Recently, he made headlines by advocating for its construction amidst ongoing disputes over six new canals on the Indus River. His remarks highlighted the political tensions between Punjab and other provinces, particularly Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, which have expressed strong opposition to the dam due to concerns over water rights and resource management.
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Punjab Minister for Irrigation Kazim Pirzada revealed that 70 and 90 per cent of the population in Alipur and Jalalpur Pirwala, respectively, was affected by the recent floods.
12 days on, residents along Sutlej remain homeless - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-23
Kazim Pirzada, the Irrigation Minister of Punjab, stated that they noticed unnatural changes in the Chenab river's flow.
Índia anuncia que vai “cortar a água” de rios que irrigam Paquistão | Ásia
Portugal· 2025-05-07
Kazim Pirzada, the Minister of Irrigation for the Pakistani region of Punjab, noted unnatural changes in the Chenab River's flow.
Al menos 3 muertos en bombardeos de India a Pakistán: Islamabad promete represalia
Venezuela· 2025-05-07
Punjab Irrigation Minister Kazim Pirzada warned about the impact of India's actions on water flow.
Pakistan downs 3 Indian jets as retaliation for late-night strikes at 5 sites: state media - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-06
Kazim Pirzada accused New Delhi of altering the flow of the Chenab river.
Cachemire : l’Inde annonce qu’elle va « couper l’eau » des fleuves qui irriguent le Pakistan après l’attentat de Pahalgam
France· 2025-05-06
Punjab Irrigation Minister Kazim Pirzada said that the controversial Kalabagh Dam project should be built.
Punjab minister brings up contentious Kalabagh Dam amidst canals controversy - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-06
