Sindh Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution Honoring National Minorities Day
Imran
Karachi – In a special session held at the historic Old Assembly Hall, the Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution to commemorate National Minorities Day on August 11.
Session Highlights
- The session was convened specifically to mark the occasion, and all regular legislative business was suspended.
- Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, upheld tradition by hoisting the national flag and declared, “Our freedom is incomplete without our minorities.”
- Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Zia Lanjar, moved the motion to suspend regular proceedings, which was approved.
- Deputy Speaker Naveed Anthony then tabled the resolution honoring minorities.
Historical Context
- CM Murad Ali Shah reminded the House that since 2009, August 11 has been celebrated as Minorities Day in Pakistan.
- He also referenced the historic June 26, 1947 resolution passed in the same hall, where Sindh chose to join Pakistan.
- The House echoed with chants of “Pakistan Zindabad” as members expressed unity and appreciation for minority communities.
Resolution Passed
The resolution paid tribute to the contributions of minorities in Pakistan and was passed unanimously by all members present.
