PA passes resolution against new provinces commission

Resolution passed amid commotion that started as the representatives of the opposition started raising their voices.


Sidrah Moiz/web Desk August 29, 2012

LAHORE: A resolution moved by Law Minister Punjab Rana Sanaullah against the formation of the new provinces’ commission was passed in the Punjab Assembly, Express News reported on Wednesday.

The resolution was passed amid a commotion that started as the representatives of the opposition started raising their voice.

After Sanaullah read out the text of the resolution, the Punjab Assembly speaker, Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal, asked the attendants how many backed the resolution.

The attendants, in a roaring voice, said yes.

A commission for the creation of new provinces in Punjab was constituted by National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza – though only 12 of the 14 members of the commission have been notified.

Mirza had constituted the commission on the directives of President Asif Ali Zardari. Earlier, the National Assembly and Punjab Assembly had approved the resolutions for the establishment of new provinces in Punjab with an overwhelming majority.

Sanaullah’s media talk videobombed by PPP MPA

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MPA Rafat Sultana Dar made several appearances in front of the camera when Sanaullah was speaking to the media outside the Punjab Assembly.

Sanaullah, who was speaking amid chants of “Rana Sanaullah haaye haaye” pointed out at the MPA and said, “Look at the behavior exhibited by the PPP; this is the kind of democracy they want in the country.”

“The entire country is witnessing that PPP does not have anything except for a handful of insolent women, who are sent to the forefront in order to cry hoarse.”

Condemning their behaviour, the law minister said that the PPP was given enough time to speak in the assembly. “If you speak, while you are on your seat, people will not only listen to you but also respect your words.”

He added, “But, if you go to other people’s seats and attack them, then that’s not fair and should be condemned.”

COMMENTS (59)

aamir riaz | 11 years ago | Reply

playing with religion, nationalism, ethnicity and languages is a legacy of colonial masters. if we need to resolve issues we should develop spaces where we can initiate dialogue. we should learn to respect opposite opinions.

Ahsan Zareef | 11 years ago | Reply @Awans: Shame on you for talking of civi;l war if Sariki province is made.
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