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PPP minister says Sindh will never be separated
Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah has denied the rumours of separation of Sindh. “Such rumours are not taken seriously and the province will never be divided,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion of the inauguration of Munawar Chowrangi Underpass in Karachi, Shah said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had done more development work in Karachi than any other government. Shah was addressing the media along with Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab.
PPP, he claimed, had erected various underpasses and bridges throughout Karachi and many marriage halls built on public playgrounds were demolished by the city administration led by Mayor Wahab for restoration of the public areas.
Shah rejected the suggestion that Karachi had become one of the worst cities in the world, saying the population of the city was still rising because of the economic importance and charm of the city.“If Karachi was in such a bad shape, people would not keep on coming here,” he remarked, describing the metropolis as a “Mini Pakistan” where people from all across the country are welcome to come and live and work.
The provincial minister said the mayor and town chairmen were working round the clock to improve civic infrastructure and municipal services. He said quick administrative action was being taken to address the complaints received from locals.
Replying to a question about reports of separation of Sindh, Shah said that the province would never be divided.Some people constantly raising these kind of issues but we do not take it seriously. “Sindh can never be divided and we are busy in our work,” he stated.
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Pakistan make good start in reply to West Indies’ 311 in first innings
West Indies were bundled out for 311 runs in 98.5 overs in the first innings against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad on Sunday.
West Indies’ best scorer was Shai Hope who scored 92 runs off 182 balls and Kavem Hodge who scored 84 runs off 183 balls. The duo held firm after the early wickets fell.
Mohammad Ali of Pakistan was the top wicket-taker with four wickets, while Mohammad Abbas took three wickets. Khurram Shahzad took 2 wickets while Aamer Jamal took 1 wicket.
West Indies were losing wickets at regular intervals but Hope and Hodge batted through trying conditions. Rain delays interrupted the first day of the first Test, with West Indies finishing on 194 for three.
West Indies went above 300 before getting bowled out but Pakistan got key breakthroughs on the second day. Roston Chase, Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales also added to the total.
Roston Chase, the captain of the West Indies, elected to bat after winning the toss. The match is a part of the Pakistan tour of West Indies and ICC World Test Championship.
Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Abbas.
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Red Sea oil tanker attacked, one hits mine in Hormuz
A marine mine struck an oil ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian media was cited as saying the tanker was destroyed after attempting to move away from Iran’s designated path and hitting the explosive device.
Separately, a British marine agency said an oil ship was hit by a projectile in the southern section of the Red Sea. Early reports indicated the ship and all crew members were safe.
Iran’s military said six ships going through the Strait of Hormuz were warned in 24 hours. It stated that the vessels were moving away from the path chosen by Iran and that marine traffic should respect the procedures set by Iran.
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MQM-P demands 28th Constitutional Amendment
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Mustafa Kamal said on Sunday that his party was seeking its rights through the constitutional means and wanted a 28th Constitutional Amendment.
Addressing a public gathering in Karachi, Kamal said that the system with one prime minister and four chief ministers has failed and cannot continue any longer. He demanded that the rulers provide a deadline for when the people would receive their rights.
He questioned the authorities over how many more children would have to fall into open manholes before changes were made in the system of governance.
Kamal said he did not accept a system in which people were denied their basic rights. The federal health minister added that he was a federal minister under the current system, but he could give up the ministry if his people were provided with powers and resources.
Kamal demanded written assurance from the rulers on when the quota system and the existing governance structure would come to an end. He said the MQM-P wanted changes in the current system.
He said the party had failed due to the Pakistan Peoples Party’s opposition, adding that the proposed constitutional amendment was not being accepted by the PPP. He claimed the PPP had warned that accepting the MQM-P’s amendment could bring down the government.
Kamal said that if the 27th Constitutioal Amendmnent could be passed, then the 28th Amendment should also be introduced. He added that the procedure for establishing new administrative units would have to be included in the proposed amendment.
He said the country was run according to the Constitution and questioned whether the Constitution stated that the Sindh chief minister could receive federal funds but not spend them on the people. He said the issue was not a shortage of resources, adding that Sindh’s rulers had received Rs22 trillion in 18 years.
Kamal said the federal government was not stopping Sindh’s funds, but the provincial government was not spending them on the public. He said Karachi had become one of the worst cities for living conditions despite generating thousands of billions of rupees.
He said they carried the blood of those who created Pakistan and a decision had to be made whether the current system would continue or be removed. He stressed that the MQM-P wanted its rights within the framework of the Constitution.
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