Drive to build Kalabagh dam gains momentum

islamabad — The social media campaign to build Kalabagh dam on war-footing basis has gained momentum as water crisis looming large over the country.

The social media’s wizards, calling it a last ditch effort to avert future water crisis in the country, have initiated a vigorous campaign to build the controversial Kalabagh Dam at all costs.

The project of Kalabagh dam was abandoned due to lack of national consensus on its construction. Punjab former chief minister Shahbaz Sharif recently stated that the dam could be built only when a national consensus was developed among all the four provinces.

The campaign’s aggressive and emotional tone even suggests removing those who obstruct this national project.

“Act now before it is too late” and “Vote for sale, price is Kalabagh Dam” are popular slogans attracting youth, contributing emotional sharing to prove their nationalism and patriotism.

The drive has also invoked debate in which pros and cons of building the dam are being discussed technically and emotionally. The campaign even includes an opinion survey for or against the cause to arouse more public interest. A message reads as titled, “An appeal for the sake of Pakistan, potential locations where dams can be built and given in state’s custody because it is matter of Pakistan’s survival. And those opposing this cause should be punished under treason law in military courts. Give your answer in Yes or No”. —