Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday defended the province's local government system, asserting that critics should first ensure effective local bodies are functioning in their own provinces. Speaking to the media in Karachi, the chief minister highlighted that in other regions, local governments are either ineffective or non-existent.
Call for Self-Reflection Among Critics
“People commenting over the local government system in Sindh should first bring local bodies to work in their own provinces,” Shah said. He noted that resolutions were being passed in areas where local government systems are absent, including Islamabad. The chief minister emphasized that the Sindh government also seeks further improvements in its local government system.
Criticism of Power Outages
Shah strongly criticized prolonged electricity outages in Karachi, claiming some areas face 12 to 18 hours of load shedding. He alleged that the federal government has not granted permission for the installation of power generation projects in Sindh. “The federal government is refusing to allow us to install solar and wind power plants,” he said, adding that the provincial government is unaware of the reason behind the delay or when the issue will be resolved.
Broader Context
The chief minister’s remarks come amid ongoing debates over local governance and energy shortages in Pakistan. According to Shah, the federal government’s stance is hindering Sindh’s efforts to address electricity issues and improve local administration.
