Dismissing rumours: Khursheed Shah rules out governor’s rule in Sindh

Says Karachi operation was launched after consultations of all political parties.

SUKKUR: Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Khursheed Shah on Saturday ruled out imposition of governor’s rule in Sindh. He said after the 18th Constitutional Amendment, powers to impose governor’s rule have been transferred to the provincial assemblies. “Rumours that are doing the rounds in Sindh do not merit comment,” he added.

Speaking to the media persons here, Shah said Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), despite gaining majority in the Sindh Assembly, opted for a coalition government in the interest of democracy. He said the ongoing Karachi operation was launched with consultations of all political parties and none of them is particularly being targeted.

Commenting on the resolution of PTI-government deadlock, the opposition leader said talks are the only solution to problems. “If sit-in was a workable solution, the problem would not have persisted until now,” he added. However, the unison between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the government over the issue of judicial commission is commendable, he added.

Answering a question on Uzair Baloch, he said the alleged Lyari gang leader is giving statements to take revenge from the party leaders. Uzair ran away to save his life during Lyari Operation, he added. “Pakistan Peoples Party played its part in  limiting Uzair Baloch’s criminal activities.” 

Published in The Express Tribune, March 22^nd, 2015.