Sindh cannot be divided under constitution, says PPP leader Nisar Khuhro

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sindh President Nisar Khuhro has said that Sindh cannot be divided under the Constitution emphasizing the role of the provincial assembly and constitutional protections for provincial autonomy.

HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sindh President Nisar Khuhro has said that Sindh cannot be divided under the Constitution emphasizing the role of the provincial assembly and constitutional protections for provincial autonomy.

Addressing a conference in Hyderabad Khuhro stated that the PPP had previously passed resolutions opposing the division of Sindh the Kalabagh Dam project and the Greater Thal Canal.

He said the Sindh Assembly had already expressed its position on the issue of dividing the province reinforcing the party’s opposition to any move that could alter Sindh’s existing provincial status.

Khuhro also highlighted the significance of the 18th Constitutional Amendment describing it as a safeguard for provincial autonomy. He maintained that Sindh could not be divided without the approval of its provincial assembly.

His remarks underline the PPP’s position on protecting Sindh’s territorial integrity and preserving the constitutional framework governing relations between the federal government and the provinces.

The debate over provincial boundaries and administrative arrangements has remained politically sensitive in Sindh. The PPP has historically emphasized provincial rights and autonomy particularly in discussions concerning constitutional amendments, water distribution and major development projects that affect the province.

By referring to the Sindh Assembly’s resolutions and the 18th Amendment Khuhro reiterated that any proposal concerning the province’s division must be considered within the constitutional framework.

The statement comes amid continuing political discussions about provincial autonomy and the powers of elected provincial institutions in Pakistan. Khuhro’s comments make clear that the PPP leadership considers the provincial assembly’s approval essential to any such proposal.

His address in Hyderabad reaffirmed the party’s commitment to defending Sindh’s existing boundaries and constitutional rights.