PPP lawmaker calls for separate South Punjab province in Senate (opens original article in a new tab)

PPP Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan called for a separate South Punjab province during a Senate debate, citing administrative and historical reasons, while other senators criticized government policies and actions.

• PPP Senator Rana Mahmoodul Hassan demanded a separate South Punjab province during a Senate budget debate.
• The senator highlighted historical and administrative reasons for the demand, including the need for an industrial zone, high court, and separate share in the National Finance Commission.
• An independent Balochistan senator accused IPPs of influencing the reversal of the government's solar policy and called for a forensic audit.