Sida chief removed

E-Paper | April 29, 2026

BADIN: The interim provincial government has removed former PPP MPA Mohammad Nawaz Chandio from the post of chairman of Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (Sida) with immediate effect.

The decision came in the wake of growing demands for his removal by farmers and former speaker of National Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza, who was contesting NA-230 against Nawaz Chandio’s brother Haji Rasool Bux Chandio.

They had alleged that Nawaz Chandio was blackmailing growers with irrigation water to force them to vote for his brother and other PPP candidates in Badin, Tando Mohammad Khan and other districts.

Barrister Hasnain Mirza welcomed the decision and demanded that water should now be distributed in a judicious manner among farmers of Badin district.

Khalil Bhurgri, a local grower, said director of Sida’s area water board Ghulam Ali Talpur should also be removed.

Published in Dawn, July 3rd, 2018

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Karim

Jul 03, 2018 12:55pm

Some signs of People moving against culprits

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SDA

Jul 03, 2018 04:40pm

Great work. Keep going.

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Amjad Durrani Engineer USA

Jul 03, 2018 07:36pm

A very laudable decision. At least we have made a start in the right direction. Although many postings and transfers have taken place lately but still there are many more planted bureaucrates and political appointees especially in law enforcement and district management groups who will be instrumental in pulling the string in accordance to wishes of their old masters. In this particular case a person of stature such as ex speaker has raised alarm bells but in others we may not be so lucky but nevertheless it is an encouraging sign showing that people are getting fed up by these tactics of our political elites to get their favorites chosen by employing unfair means.

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