By Ashraf Memon
BADIN: Speaker National Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza has said that a 27-member committee, headed by Senator Raza Rabbani has sought suggestion also from the masses for amendment in the Constitution. The committee has been formed to review 17th Amendment of the Constitution and Charter of Democracy would complete the assigned task soon, Dr Fehmida Mirza said this while talking to newsmen after performing groundbreaking of Sui Gas projects and inaugurating a newly constructed Road in Nindo City and Khoski town on Friday. She said that the committee was formed with consensus of all political parties, which has representation in the Parliament and the members from all provinces of the country have been included in the committee. The members from Pakistan Muslim League (N) are also extending their full cooperation, the Speaker said, adding that MNA Choudhry Nisar Ahmed has excused being a member of the committee as he left abroad for one month leave. Meanwhile, addressing the participants of the ceremony, Dr Fehmida Mirza said that the government is fully committed to accomplish the vision of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed and soon the people would witness an era of development with availability of all required facilities at their nearest. She assured that the government has initiated different projects of provision of electricity and gas facilities with construction of roads in every nook and corner of the country. With completion of all development projects, the socio economic condition of the people will be improved with availability of the opportunity of employment both in public and private sectors, she said. Dr Fehmida Mirza vowed to eliminate the corruption from the society and maintenance of law and order so that the people could take a sigh of relief. The results of the efforts being made for the betterment of the masses will be started soon, she said. The Speaker also performed groundbreaking ceremonies of provision of gas in Nindo City and Khoski town. The projects will be completed within six months time at a cost of Rs. 119 million. She also inaugurated Haji Ahmed Khaskheli Village-Abdul Karim Bhurgari Village Road, which has been completed with a cost of Rs. 17 million. Among others, Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza was also present on the occasion.
Sheedi community protests for arrest
of culprits
A protest demonstration was recorded by Sheedi community men for arrest of the culprits involved in attacking their notables on Friday. Addressing on the occasion, the leaders said that few men have on the behest of influential men attacked notables of their community, which resulted in severe injuries to them, while the concerned authorities despite their several complaints have not taken any step in the matter.
On the occasion, the protestors demanded of the high-ups to take immediate measures in the matter, otherwise they have threatened to enlarge their protest level.