Sindh Assembly passes resolution against Imran Khan over remarks against Sindhis
Resolution was moved by Sindh Education Minister Nisar Ahmed Khuhro; MPAs demand apology from PTI chief
KARACHI:
The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan for allegedly calling Sindhis "slaves".
The move came ahead of the PTI's rally in Larkana, scheduled for Novemever 21.
The resolution was moved by Sindh Education Minister Nisar Ahmed Khuhro. “This house appreciates the brave struggle of the valiant people of Sindh under the dynamic leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto for the promotion and protection of democracy and the supremacy of constitution, and condemns the abusive language used by Imran Khan,” Khuhro said.
Lawmakers from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) referred to Imran as “Tanqeed Khan,” and demanded an apology from him.
In a separate resolution, the assembly saluted the resilience of the young Assu Bai Kalohi from District Umerkhot.
Lawmakers paid tribute to her for her struggle to educate girls of her region and her unwavering commitment in spreading the message of education, despite her physical disability.
The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan for allegedly calling Sindhis "slaves".
The move came ahead of the PTI's rally in Larkana, scheduled for Novemever 21.
The resolution was moved by Sindh Education Minister Nisar Ahmed Khuhro. “This house appreciates the brave struggle of the valiant people of Sindh under the dynamic leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto for the promotion and protection of democracy and the supremacy of constitution, and condemns the abusive language used by Imran Khan,” Khuhro said.
Lawmakers from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) referred to Imran as “Tanqeed Khan,” and demanded an apology from him.
In a separate resolution, the assembly saluted the resilience of the young Assu Bai Kalohi from District Umerkhot.
Lawmakers paid tribute to her for her struggle to educate girls of her region and her unwavering commitment in spreading the message of education, despite her physical disability.