Karachi: Sindhi Nationalists organizations on Monday protested against the restoration of Local Governments (LG) as the commissioner system has been wrapped up from across the province.Earlier, the LG system was restored for only Karachi and Hyderabad; however, Sindh Governor Dr. Ishratul Ebad Khan issuing another ordinance, extended LG system across the province.
The life in several cities of Interior Sindh was seen paralyzed on strike by Sindhi nationalist organizations. Partial strike was observed in Hyderabad and Sukkur as well with low attendance in offices and schools. Also, traffic was thin on roads.
Larkana and Noushehro Feroz were buckled under complete strike with shops closed and transport missing. Also, lawyers in Noushehro Feroz boycott the courts. At least 12 political activists were arrested for protesting in the city.
Dadu was observed complete strike with roads deserted. District Benazirabad Nawabshah was also witnessed the strike in full swing with police contingents patrolling the roads. The same situation of absolute strike was observed in Thatta with shops closed down.
Meantime, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain hailed the decision regarding restoration of local governments system; while, Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh President Shahi Sayd said President Asif Ali Zardari foiled ethnic conspiracy and Sindh Governor Ebad thwarted a class-divide plot.
Pressured for running Sindh under dual system, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had to decide harmonize the provincial governance under Loal Governments system across the province.
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