Sindh Assembly Sends Anti-Division Resolution to Federal Government

The Sindh Assembly has formally transmitted a resolution opposing any division of the province to the federal government and key national institutions, escalating a politically sensitive debate over proposals that could alter Sindh’s existing territorial boundaries. The provincial assembly secretariat sent the resolution to senior offices including the Presidency, the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the Senate and the National Assembly.

The resolution calls on the federal government, Parliament, political parties and state institutions to respect the democratic will expressed by Sindh’s elected assembly. It urges them not to initiate, support or consider any proposal that would change the territorial integrity of the province, placing the assembly’s position directly before federal decision-makers.

The development follows growing political discussion over the possible creation of new provinces and administrative units in Pakistan. Sindh’s political landscape has historically been especially sensitive to proposals involving territorial reorganisation, and the assembly’s decision signals that provincial lawmakers want the Centre to treat any such initiative as a constitutional and political matter requiring provincial consent rather than a purely administrative exercise.

The assembly proceedings also reflected broader tensions over economic and political issues. Lawmakers unanimously backed a separate resolution calling for the abolition of the petroleum levy and relief for consumers facing higher fuel costs. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziaul Lanjar noted that the levy falls under federal jurisdiction, while acknowledging the public significance of the demand.

The session was marked by protests and heated exchanges among lawmakers. MQM members raised slogans during proceedings, while PTI legislator Sajjad Ali alleged police violence against party workers in Karachi. The house also considered the Christian Family Law Bill 2026, which was referred to the relevant standing committee for further examination before future legislative action.

The anti-division resolution now shifts attention toward Islamabad and how federal authorities respond to the provincial assembly’s formal communication. Constitutional experts cited in reporting on the development said relevant authorities are expected to respond within the prescribed process, while provincial lawmakers could pursue parliamentary remedies if they believe the resolution is being ignored.

For Pakistan, the dispute has implications beyond Sindh because any serious move to redraw provincial boundaries would require extensive constitutional, political and intergovernmental engagement. The immediate next step will be the federal response, while political parties are likely to continue debating whether administrative restructuring can improve governance without undermining provincial identity, representation and constitutional protections.