KARACHI/LAHORE
After Punjab, another dispute has arisen between President Arif Alvi and the federal government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the appointment of a new governor in Sindh. A federal cabinet minister, speaking on condition of anonymity, told that before the formation of the federal government it was decided that the post of the governor in Sindh would be given to the MQM-P. A constitutional summary nominating Nasreen Jalil for the governorship was sent to the president in the second week of May.
However, more than 10 days have passed without a response from the president over the appointment. Neither has Alvi approved the summary nor has raised objections to Jalil’s appointment.
Meanwhile, the premier has apprised the coalition parties about the situation emerging due to the president’s refusal to facilitate the government. The federal government could approach the Supreme Court to end the impasse.
