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PA passes resolution against new provinces body

Dunya News

PA approves a resolution dismissing the Parliamentary Commission for creation of new provinces.

The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday approved a resolution dismissing the Parliamentary Commission formulated for the creation of new provinces despite opposition’s protest.The resolution was passed amid a commotion that started as the representatives of the opposition started raising their voice.The commission had been formed on August 16 by National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza in line with the direction of President Zardari after passage of unanimous resolutions by the NA and Punjab Assembly for creation of southern Punjab province and revival of provincial status of Bahawalpur.