Heated debate between MQM, PPP MPAs over new provinces

KARACHI: There was a heated debate between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Muttahuida Qaumi Movement (MQM) lawmakers in Sindh over the formation of new provinces.

Senior PPP MPA, Nisar Khurro said the assembly unanimously decided against the formation of new provinces.

Speaking to media prior to the Sindh Assembly session, MQM MPA Muhammad Hussain said the sacrifices rendered by Mohajirs after the formation of Pakistan was unparallel. He said the MQM’s decision to separate from the government was not to fight, rather to reveal corruption while sitting on the opposition benches.

In response to Muhammad Hussain, PPP MPA Nisar Khuro said the local bodies elections were about to be held and such statements spoil the atmosphere.

Sindh Information Minister, Sharjeel Memon said a response could be given to words and attitude being displayed but the PPP did not want the situation to get heated.

MQM leader, Khawaja Izharul Hasan said the statement by Khursheed Shah and his apology was hypocrisy.

PPP leader and Sindh Assembly Speaker, Agha Siraj Durrani said he was willing to act as a mediator between the PPP and MQM.