PAS/LEGIS-G-08/2026/816 | 24th February 2026
To,
The Principal Secretary to the President,
Islamic Republic of Pakistan,
ISLAMABAD.
The Principal Secretary to Prime Minister,
Islamic Republic of Pakistan,
ISLAMABAD.
The Secretary,
Senate of Pakistan,
ISLAMABAD.
Th Secretary,
National Assembly of Pakistan,
ISLAMABAD.
The Chief Secretary to
Government of Sindh,
KARACHI.
The Secretary to Government of Sindh,
Inter-Provincial Co-ordination (IPC) Department,
KARACHI.
Subject: RESOLUTION.
I am to state that the Provincial Assembly of Sindh in its sitting held on Saturday, the 21st February, 2026 passed the following Resolution moved by Mr. Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister, Sindh.
The Provincial Assembly of Sindh resolves as follows:
Whereas Sindh is not merely an administrative and constituent unit but one of the world’s oldest living civilizations- the land of Mohen-jo-daro, cradle of the Indus Valley Civilization; the homeland of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Sachal Sarmast, Abdullah Shah Ghazi, and Lal Shahbaz Qalandar; a province whose identity, language, and cultural continuity predate modern political boundaries and have endured invasions, empires, and colonial rule;
And whereas throughout history Sindh witnessed waves of conquest, yet its territorial, cultural, and civilizational unity remained intact; invaders came and departed, but Sindh remained whole and undivided;
And whereas Karachi, historically known as kolachi, emerged from the soil of Sindh and evolved as its principal port, commercial heart, and gateway to the world – nurtured by the land, labour, and collective spirit of the people of Sindh – and despite serving as the first capital of Pakistan after independence in 1947, remained geographically, historically, and emotionally inseparable from Sindh;
And whereas after a long constitutional and democratic struggle, Sindh was separated from the Bombay Presidency in 1936, restoring its distinct political identity – a milestone achieved through the sacrifices and political awakening of its people;
And whereas the Sindh Legislative Assembly holds the unique and historic distinction of being the first provincial legislature to pass the Pakistan Resolution on 3rd March 1943, under the leadership of Sindh’s elected representatives – reaffirming the demand for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent – thereby demonstrating that Sindh stood at the forefront of the Pakistan Movement; and whereas this historic act reflects Sindh’s foundational contribution to the creation of Pakistan, it is a matter of profound historical record that the very Assembly which endorsed the vision of Pakistan cannot allow the fragmentation of its own historic homeland;
And whereas the people of Sindh resisted the imposition of the one unit scheme in 1955, which dissolved historic provinces into an artificial administrative structure, and whereas the restoration of Sindh in 1970 stands as enduring testimony to the unwavering resolve of its people to safeguard their province;
And whereas the framers of the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan reaffirmed the federal structure of the country and explicitly provided under Article 239 that no alteration of provincial boundaries shall take place without the consent of more than two- third members of the concerned Provincial Assembly;
And whereas Sindh entered the federation of Pakistan as a historic and distinct unit and was the first province to pass the resolution in favour of Pakistan, reflecting its longstanding commitment to federalism, democracy, and national unity;
And whereas the sons and daughters of Sindh – from Karachi to Ketibundar, from Kashmore to Karoonjhar – have collectively contributed to building Karachi into the economic engine of Pakistan, symbolizing unity in diversity rather than division;
And whereas any attempt to divide Sindh, fragment its territory, or detach Karachi from Sindh is contrary to history, constitutional spirit, democratic norms, and the deeply held sentiments of the people of Sindh, and would undermine national cohesion and the federal compact;
Now, therefore, this House:
1. Unequivocally condemns and rejects any conspiracy aimed at the division of Sindh or the creation of a separate province comprising Karachi;
2. Declares that Karachi is, and shall forever remain, an integral and inseparable part of Sindh;
3. Reaffirms that the unity, territorial integrity, and historic identity of Sindh are sacred trusts inherited from our forefathers and shall be defended through constitutional, democratic, and political means;
4. Calls upon all political stakeholders to refrain from divisive rhetoric or actions that threaten provincial harmony and national cohesion;
5. Resolves that this Assembly stands united – beyond party lines – in defense of Sindh’s integrity, dignity, and unbroken legacy.
6. Directs the Government to approach the Federal Government with a request to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the President of Pakistan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Chairman Senate of Pakistan and the Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan for record.
(G.M.UMAR FAROOQ)
Secretary
Provincial Assembly of Sindh
NO.PAS/LEGIS-G-08/2026/816 KARACHI, THE 24TH FEBRUARY, 2026.
A copy is forwarded for information to the:-
01. Mr. Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister, Sindh.
02. Principal Secretary to Governor of Sindh, Karachi.
03. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister of Sindh, Karachi.
04. Secretary (Implementation) Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, Government of Sindh.
05. Secretary to Government of Sindh, Law Department.
06. Registrar, Sindh High Court, Karachi.
07. Advocate General, Sindh, Karachi.
08. Director, Press Information, Government of Sindh, Karachi.
09. Director General (Media Cell) Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
10. Director General (Protocol) Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
11. Head of Branches, Provincial Assembly of Sindh (All).
12. Administrator (Automation), Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
13. Staff Officer to Mr. Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
14. Staff Officer to Mr. Deputy Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
15. P.S. to Ministers / Advisors/ Special Assistants to Chief Minister, Sindh.
16. P.S. to Leader of Opposition, Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
17. Staff Officer to Secretary, Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
18. P.S. to Senior Special Secretary, Provincial Assembly of Sindh.
(MUHAMMAD HANIF BURIRO)
Director (Legislation)
Provincial Assembly of Sindh
