South Punjab Province: Rana Sanaullah Confirms Debate Will Go to Parliament

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Rana Sanaullah says the debate on new provinces will be decided in Parliament.
He previously stated that past Punjab Assembly resolutions on the matter have expired.
New resolutions would be required from the current assembly to proceed.

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The debate over a potential South Punjab province continues, with Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah stating that previous resolutions passed by the Punjab Assembly on the matter are now expired and "useless." He has clarified that for the discussion to move forward, the current assembly would need to pass new resolutions. He has now affirmed the final decision will be made in Parliament.

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Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah has affirmed that the decision on creating new provinces or administrative units will be brought to Parliament.

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2 days ago

In a further clarification of his position, Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah has stated that the decision regarding the creation of new provinces or administrative units will be brought before Parliament.

2 days ago

In a further comment on the matter, Rana Sanaullah stated that any decision made by Parliament regarding the creation of new provinces will be accepted by all parties.

2 days ago

In addition to Rana Sanaullah's comments, the stance of Mohsin Naqvi on the creation of new provinces has also become a point of discussion, according to reports on September 8.

3 days ago

In a further clarification on the ongoing debate about creating new provinces, Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah stated that the decision will not be made by the prime minister.