Murad rejects any move to divide Sindh without provincial consent

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ruled out any division of the province, stating that it would be unconstitutional and unacceptable without the consent of the province. According to Dawn, Shah said that any attempt to alter provincial boundaries would require a constitutional amendment passed by parliament and ratified by the provincial assembly with a two-thirds majority.

Shah made these comments after visiting Quaid-i-Azam's mausoleum, where he laid a wreath along with Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi, to commemorate the death anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. The Chief Minister emphasized that the people of Sindh have already expressed their will through their elected representatives, referring to resolutions passed by the Sindh Assembly.

Daily Times reported that Shah stressed provincial matters must follow constitutional procedures. He also stated that Sindh had already rejected proposals for division. Shah further clarified that the federation had made no move to take over provincial resources or revisit the 7th National Finance Commission Award, following a meeting under the prime minister's chairmanship.

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