In Pakistan, Sindh chief minister calls border changes without consent unacceptable
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said in Karachi that attempts to alter provincial boundaries without the consent of the relevant province are unconstitutional and unacceptable. He made the statement after laying a wreath at the mausoleum of Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, together with Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi, Dawn reports.
Position on the division of Sindh
Shah categorically rejected the possibility of dividing Sindh, stating that the province cannot be divided without the consent of its population. According to him, Sindh residents have already expressed their position through elected representatives in the provincial assembly, which adopted relevant resolutions.
The Sindh chief minister noted that provincial boundaries can only be changed through a constitutional amendment, which must be passed by parliament and approved by the assembly of the relevant province by a two-thirds majority. Commenting on the discussion about changing boundaries, he referred to Article 239 of Pakistan’s Constitution and expressed the view that this provision should be removed.
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Provincial resources and judicial commission
Shah also said that the federal authorities had taken no steps to take over provincial resources or revise the 7th National Finance Commission award. He reported that before the budget was adopted, the chief ministers of all four provinces signed a memorandum with the federation providing for its continuation.
Responding to a question about the Mir Raza murder case, Shah denied any interference in the investigation. He said the government had established a judicial commission to independently review the case and intended to ensure justice for the deceased’s family.
