In an overnight decision, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah withdrew portfolio of local government from Syed Nasir Hussain Shah just a day before commencement of municipal elections’ second phase in the province. Shah was made local government minister in July this year.
According to reports, Shah lost the ministry as a result of his dispute with veteran PPP leader Syed Khursheed Shah over district chairman’s seat. “Both Sukkur-based PPP leaders had locked horns over seat of Sukkur district chairman which they were demanding for their sons,” a source said. He said the chief minister took notice of their row and resultantly withdrew Shah’s portfolio overnight through a hastily issued notification that was not bearing even the CM’s signature. The development came a day before second phase of municipal elections scheduled to be held on today in 15 districts of Sindh.