Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Rejects New Province Proposal
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah publicly rejected Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's proposal to create new provinces, saying the people of Sindh would never accept such a move and calling the idea a worn‑out, recycled concept. He suggested the remarks might be aimed at the PML‑N government in Islamabad.
Shah emphasized that elections are the only way to resolve political issues, urging parties, including Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI), to end boycott tactics and participate in the democratic process. He highlighted the importance of youth, stating they are the future and not "insects" or "cockroaches."
The chief minister also reaffirmed the Pakistan Peoples Party's support for Kashmir rights, citing a message from party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to Kashmiris. He announced that funds recovered from the Hyderabad‑Sukkur Motorway corruption case had been retrieved by the Sindh government. Shah made these statements while attending the Urs of Sufi saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, describing Sindh as the land of Sufis.
Entities: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari · Mohsin Naqvi · Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf · Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai · Syed Murad Ali Shah
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- [● 2 SOURCES] He emphasized elections as the only solution to political problems. (elections as solution)
- [● 3 SOURCES] He announced that funds recovered from the Hyderabad‑Sukkur Motorway corruption case had been retrieved by the Sindh government. (recovery of corruption case funds)
- [● 2 SOURCES] He said the people of Sindh would never accept the creation of new provinces. (Sindh public opposition)
- [● 3 SOURCES] He reiterated PPP's support for Kashmir rights, citing Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's message to Kashmiris. (Kashmir support)
- [● 2 SOURCES] He described the proposal as a worn‑out and recycled idea. (characterisation of proposal)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He urged PTI to end its election boycott and participate in the democratic process. (call to PTI)
- [● 2 SOURCES] He suggested the remarks might be aimed at the PML‑N central government. (possible target of remarks)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Murad Ali Shah rejected Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's proposal to create new provinces in Pakistan. (rejection of new provinces proposal)