KARACHI: The Sindh Provincial Assembly was officially dissolved on Friday following the recommendation of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori approved the summary for dissolution under Article 112(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan, setting the stage for discussions on the appointment of a caretaker chief minister.
Earlier, CM Murad met Governor Tessori at the Sindh Governor House, where he presented the summary for the dissolution of the Sindh provincial assembly. Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab confirmed the development on Twitter.
I can confirm that Governor Sindh has dissolved the Provincial Assembly of #Sindh on the advice of Chief Minister Sindh. Summary has been approved & notification is being issued shortly
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) August 11, 2023
This move comes as consultations between the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and opposition parties are already underway to discuss the appointment of a caretaker chief minister.
CM Sindh Address in Assembly
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, in his address during the final session of the Sindh assembly, acknowledged the challenges faced during the five-year tenure and praised the historical significance of the Sindh Assembly. He reflected on his political journey, tracing back to the encouragement he received from the late Shaheed Benazir Bhutto to contest the 2002 elections. Serving as the chief minister for four terms since then, Chief Minister Shah emphasized the assembly’s resilience in the face of adversity.
The chief minister highlighted the impact of natural disasters, such as floods that destroyed over 2.1 million houses and led to the loss of basic infrastructure for 20,000 schools. He underscored the government’s commitment to overcoming destabilization efforts and overcoming obstacles that hindered the assembly’s functioning.
Chief Minister Shah also commended the government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, noting the establishment of healthcare facilities and hospitals in record time. He pointed out that the pandemic response outperformed that of some developed countries, showcasing the province’s dedication to public health.
