Afaq Ahmed to support creation of new provinces on administrative basis

Afaq Ahmed to support creation of new provinces on administrative basis

Karachi: (Wednesday, May 09, 2012) Chairman Mohajir Qaumi Movement Pakistan, Afaq Ahmed here today, while sharing his party’s stance on creation of new provinces, said that they will support creation of new provinces, albeit on
administrative basis, instead of ethnic basis.

Addressing a press conference here today, he asked the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, “If Muttahida Qaumi Movement can table a resolution for a Siraiki province then why can’t it do the same demanding creation of a Mohajir Province”

Opposing the creation of a new province on the basis of language and ethnicity only, the MQM-H Chairman said that the Siraiki community was being tricked. He said, “New provinces should be formed purely on administrative basis.”

Commenting on Lyari operation, he was of the view that notice of those elements who launched a crackdown in Lyari “by telling lies” should be taken.

He demanded of the government that the bereaved family members of those killed during the armed operation be given monetary compensation and jobs in police. Those whose property was damaged should also be compensated, he added.

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