On August 13, 2025, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), inaugurated the new Hub Canal, marking a completion within one year as stated by Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab. The PPP leadership emphasized their commitment to fulfilling promises made to the public, highlighting ongoing development projects in Karachi and Hyderabad. Bilawal criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the slow progress on the K-IV water project, coining the term 'Shehbaz slow' to contrast with the expected 'Shehbaz speed.' Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government's pace on uplift projects, affirming the province's resolve to secure Karachi's rightful share from the federal government. Additionally, Bilawal warned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respect the Indus Waters Treaty, threatening to withhold water from six rivers if the treaty is violated. In response to regional water tensions, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a stern warning against any attempts to cut off Pakistan's water supply, vowing severe repercussions for such actions.