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Sindh CM Rejects Push for New Provinces, Says PPP Will Defend Sindh

He says any 28th Amendment will be addressed only when it is formally presented.

Overview

  • Murad Ali Shah warned the PPP would not accept any move against the interests of Sindh or Pakistan in connection with talk of a 28th Amendment.
  • MQM-P, a federal ally, has indicated it will use legal and democratic means to seek new provinces through a prospective 28th Amendment.
  • The chief minister reiterated that no one has the power to divide Sindh and urged people to ignore rumors about carving up the province.
  • He clarified that appointing a provincial governor is the prerogative of the prime minister and the president, and the Sindh government is not consulted.
  • He cited Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s rejection of altering the 18th Amendment or reducing Sindh’s NFC share, while also flagging concerns over road-blocking protests and noting compliance with a court-ordered five-year age relaxation.