Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has ruled out the creation of a new province in Sindh. He said the Sindh Assembly had put a full stop to the issue. Bilawal also denied any consultation with the federal government over the proposed 28th Amendment.
Speaking at an event in Karachi, Bilawal said the PPP’s position on the province issue remained clear. He said the party had repeatedly expressed its stance. According to Bilawal, Sindh’s people and elected representatives had already made their decision.
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Bilawal stressed that the people of Sindh had the right to decide the province’s future. He also urged politicians to avoid creating hatred and divisions among citizens. He criticised federal representatives from Karachi, saying they had done little for the city.
The PPP chairman accused the federal government of showing limited interest in Karachi’s problems. He said some federal representatives were instead promoting hatred in the city. Bilawal urged the government to pay greater attention to Karachi and its residents.
He said federal and provincial institutions could serve the public better through joint efforts. Bilawal emphasised that the government had a responsibility to make life easier for citizens. He also highlighted the economic difficulties facing people across the country.
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Bilawal said inflation and unemployment had reached high levels. He added that the Sindh government was trying to reduce the financial burden on residents. Rising electricity bills had made payments difficult for many households, he said.
The PPP chairman said he wished the entire Lyari area could shift to solar energy. He added that the Sindh government was working to provide solar power to residents. Bilawal presented the initiative as part of efforts to ease household expenses and support the public.