Murad Ali Shah urges opposition to end protest politics, return to parliament
Pakistan
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah urged opposition parties to abandon protest politics, return to parliament, and avoid actions that could harm democracy and economic activity
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday called on opposition parties to refrain from protest politics and return to the parliamentary arena, stressing that democracy should not be weakened under any circumstances.
Talking to the media in Karachi, Murad Ali Shah said the entire country had rejected calls for a wheel-jam strike, adding that Pakistan could not afford activities such as shutdowns and strikes. He noted that even on Sunday, businesses across the city remained open.
Referring to past challenges, the chief minister said Pakistan had successfully emerged from difficult times, including the devastating floods of 2022. He added that events and activities taking place in cities today were once unimaginable, sending a clear message that disruptive actions were no longer acceptable.
Murad Ali Shah urged political parties to focus on the future, recalling that the Pakistan Peoples Party had endured the martyrdom of its leader in 2007 but continued to move forward. He said that even at that time, the leadership had emphasized the need to protect Pakistan and its democratic system.
He warned that attempts to halt industrial and trade activities would harm the country’s economy, reiterating that protest politics was not the solution. “Opposition parties should come to the house and play their role constructively,” he said, adding that despite challenges, Karachi continued to progress.
The chief minister also spoke about recent fire incidents, saying concrete steps were needed to prevent such tragedies. He assured that the victims of the Gul Plaza incident would not be left alone and that the provincial government would provide full support.
Murad Ali Shah said surveys of buildings had been conducted to assess safety standards. He also acknowledged delays in the K-IV water supply project, stating that work on the project began 10 to 11 years ago and accepting responsibility for shortcomings rather than blaming others.
