Sindh’s territorial integrity must not be compromised, MPAs agree

Despite differing opinions on the establishment of new administrative units in Sindh, lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties in the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday unanimously agreed that the province's geographical unity must not be compromised. The debate was sparked by a proposal for new provinces and administrative divisions, including Sindh.

Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah allocated 10 minutes to each member to speak on the issue. Planning Minister Jam Khan Shoro emphasized that Sindh would not be divided, stating that the unity of Sindh would never be questioned. He also welcomed Muhajir brothers, considering them part of Sindh and its equal citizens.

LG Minister Nasir Hussain Shah urged the members to unanimously pass a resolution rejecting both the division of Sindh and the slogan 'Sindhudesh'. He proposed a separate resolution on devolution and transfer of powers to grassroots level. MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal had expressed that he was no longer in favor of dividing the province.

MPAs from both sides highlighted the importance of administrative reforms without compromising Sindh's geographical identity. They emphasized that the issues being discussed were related to governance and not dividing the province. MQM-P's Muhammad Daniyal stressed that the creation of administrative units does not mean changing Sindh's territorial unity.

The lawmakers also addressed the need for administrative reforms tailored to Sindh's population of around 60 million. They aimed to improve the delivery of education, health, security, and basic facilities through a better administrative system, rather than dividing the province.