SUKKUR: A video circulating on social media regarding support for the division of Sindh or the creation of new provinces does not accurately reflect his actual position, said Mayor Sukkur and Sindh Government Spokesperson Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh.
He categorically stated that there is neither any room for the creation of a new administrative unit or province, nor any form of division of Sindh, adding that the people of Sindh would never accept such a move.
In a clarification regarding a video circulating on social media about the creation of new provinces, administrative units and the division of Sindh, Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh said that “his interview had been recorded for a podcast a few months ago. However, different portions of the conversation were selected and edited into short clips for the podcast’s promotional campaign, apparently to attract viewers’ attention.”
These edited clips created the impression that the Mayor Sukkur had supported the establishment of new provinces or administrative units, whereas they did not present the complete conversation or accurately reflect his actual stance.
Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh explained that his remarks about administrative units primarily referred to provinces where local government systems do not exist, leaving people facing difficulties in resolving their day-to-day problems due to the absence of local governments. The discussion was aimed at improving public convenience and administrative efficiency in such provinces through the establishment of administrative units.
He said that, by the grace of Allah, Sindh not only has an established local government system but it is also functioning actively and serving the people. Local government institutions are playing their role in resolving public issues and providing essential facilities to citizens.
Reiterating his unequivocal position on the division of Sindh, the Mayor Sukkur and Sindh Government Spokesperson said there was absolutely no justification or room for creating any new administrative unit or province, or dividing Sindh in any manner. He added that the people of Sindh would not accept such a division.
According to Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh, he had expressed the same position during the podcast interview. However, taking selected portions of the conversation out of context had created a misunderstanding.
He said the complete video of the original conversation was also being shared with the press release so that the media and the public could listen to the full discussion, understand his actual position directly and dispel any misunderstanding.
Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh reiterated that his position on the division of Sindh was clear, categorical and unchanged.
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