PPP, Sindh Assembly oppose any new province: Nasir Shah
KARACHI: Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said on Monday that while the province’s administrative system had been empowered under the 18th Amendment and the Sindh Local Government Act, there was still a need to improve the devolution of powers to the grassroots level. “In some areas we are doing good work, while in others there is room for improvement,” he said while speaking to…
On Monday, Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah highlighted ongoing challenges in Sindh's devolution of powers, despite legislative changes under the 18th Amendment. At the inauguration of the Sindh e-Sports Championship 2026, Shah stated that while some areas in the province had made progress, others required improvement.
The minister emphasized the importance of strengthening grassroots governance, noting that the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Sindh Assembly unanimously opposed the creation of a new province in Sindh. Shah reiterated the PPP's commitment to adhering to the Constitution and maintaining a clear stance against the formation of additional provinces.
The minister also praised Karachi's development efforts, including the construction of parks and roads, and announced various projects under the PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's vision. Shah further highlighted the Sindh government's efforts to empower young people through sports, particularly e-Sports, which was showcased during the inauguration of the second Sindh e-Sports Championship 2026.
The event featured over 1,000 teams and offered Rs3 million in prize money. Furthermore, the minister presented shields to 24 boxers, jujitsu players, and coaches for their outstanding performances in national-level championships, underscoring the province's sporting talent and the government's commitment to providing opportunities for youth to compete nationally and internationally.
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