Sindh govt to expel Opp leaders
The Sindh government has decided to expel active opposition leaders from Sindh. The decision was made after a meeting held at Governor House Sunday. Sources said the leaders facing expulsion could be PPPs Sindh president Qaim Ali Shah, Opposition leader in Sindh Assembly Nisar Khuhro (PPP), Pakhtoon Loya Jirga leader Shahi Syed, ANP Sindh president Amin Khattak, Jamaat-e-Islami Naib Amir Prof Ghafoor and ARD Sindhs president Zain Ansari. Sources added the expulsion orders would be according to the Maintenance of Public Order. Opposition leaders, however, said they will take up the matter in the SHC, if the need arises. Meanwhile, the Sindh government has declared May 14 as a provincial holiday and has ordered the closure of all government offices and educational institutions.
Posted by: Fred 2007-05-14 |