CM Opposes Proposal For Division Of Sindh, Calls For Stronger Local Government System
KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026) Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday opposed any proposal for the division of Sindh, stating that the province’s future would be determined solely by the will of its people. He noted that the Sindh Assembly has passed six resolutions against any move to divide the province.
Speaking to the media during his visit to the Sindh Institute of Animal Health in Korangi, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt sympathies to the families affected by the fire incident at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). “The incident at PIMS Islamabad is deeply tragic. My thoughts and sympathies are with the affected families,” he added.
Shah observed that healthcare services require continuous improvement throughout Pakistan. "Wherever health services exist in Pakistan, there is a need to improve conditions and service delivery," he remarked, adding that while healthcare challenges were a national concern, his constitutional responsibility remained focused on Sindh.
In response to questions regarding proposals for the division of Sindh, CM Shah reiterated his firm opposition. “The Sindh Assembly has passed resolutions against the division of the province on six separate occasions,” he said. The Chief Minister emphasized that any decision concerning Sindh must reflect the aspirations and wishes of its people.
"I am accountable to the Sindh Assembly, its elected members, and the people of Sindh. Ultimately, the people of Sindh will decide what they want," he added.
Highlighting the Pakistan Peoples Party’s commitment to grassroots democracy, Shah said empowering local government institutions remained a central component of the party’s political philosophy. “Strengthening local governments and devolving authority to local institutions is part of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s manifesto,” he said.
Murad Shah noted that Sindh was the only province with an operational local government framework and elected local bodies functioning under a dedicated law.
“We will continue to strengthen and empower local government institutions. Along with greater authority, there is also a need to enhance accountability, administrative capacity, and service delivery,” he said.
The Chief Minister also discussed the proposed Keti Bandar Deep-Sea Port project, describing it as a long-standing vision of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. He stated that the Sindh government, under the guidance of President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, was committed to developing the project through a public-private partnership model.
"Keti Bandar Deep-Sea Port was a dream of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. The Sindh government is working towards making this vision a reality through collaboration with the private sector," he concluded.
