Oath-Taking Ceremony in Karachi
Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League (N), Nehal Hashmi, was sworn in as the new governor of Sindh on Friday, following his appointment a day earlier. The oath was administered by Zafar Ahmed Rajput, Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, during a ceremony held in Karachi.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the appointment of Nehal Hashmi as the new governor of Sindh, following the Centre’s recommendation.
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Several prominent political figures attended the event, including Saeed Ghani and Nasir Hussain Shah from the Pakistan Peoples Party. The ceremony was broadcast on television, marking Hashmi’s formal assumption of office as the provincial governor.
Speaking to the media after taking the oath, Hashmi expressed his commitment to serving the people of Karachi and Sindh, promising to pursue political dialogue, honesty, and dedication in addressing public issues.
Key Messages From the New Governor
During his remarks after the ceremony, Hashmi highlighted several priorities for development and governance:
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Promoting peace, political dialogue, and democratic engagement in the province.
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Expanding youth-focused initiatives, including laptop programmes, training opportunities, and loan schemes.
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Ensuring federal institutions operate effectively in Sindh to support development.
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Drawing inspiration from governance initiatives led by Maryam Nawaz, Chief Minister of Punjab.
Political Context and Reaction
Hashmi is a veteran politician who previously served as a senator after being elected in 2015. However, his political career faced challenges following a controversial speech in 2017, which led to his disqualification in 2018.
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His appointment was approved by Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan, after a recommendation by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He replaces Kamran Tessori of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan, whose removal sparked criticism from the party.
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MQM-P leaders expressed dissatisfaction, saying they were not consulted before the decision and calling it a serious political oversight. Meanwhile, outgoing governor Tessori congratulated Hashmi and urged him to continue initiatives launched during his tenure, while reaffirming his commitment to speaking up for the issues facing Karachi.
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