The federal government’s decision to build development projects on Sindh and Balochistan’s islands has been met with criti-cism from several corners. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILEThe Sindh Assembly is likely to adopt a resolution today (Wednesday) condemning the Pakistan Islands Development Authority Ordinance and calling for its withdrawal. The Ordinance, promulgated by the Centre, has met with increasing criticism from several corners since it first came into public knowledge. ‘Sindh rejects islandordinance’“Our government has rejected the presidential Ordinance promulgated to illegally occupy the islands in Sindh and Balochistan,” said Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah addressing a press conference on Tuesday. “With help of the Almighty and support of builders and investors, Bundal Island will become the iconic city of Pakistan.

Source: The Express Tribune October 21, 2020 03:33 UTC