Saeed Ghani says those who talk about the authorities of governor live in fool's paradise.

KARACHI -- Sindh Minister for Information, Archives and Labor Saeed Ghani said that those who were talking about the authority of the Governor to dismiss the provincial assembly should be aware of the fact that Governor was not even able to send home his watchman. Provincial Minister for Information said that this was not the era of dictator Zia-ul-Haq when Governor had been authorized to dismiss the assemblies. He said this while talking to the journalists after attending as chief guest the Adab Festival organized by the Arts Council, Karachi on Saturday.

Saeed Ghani said that in accordance with the present constitution of the country the provincial government had been authorized to even pay for the patrol of the vehicle of Governor. Provincial Minister for Information said that alike the President the designation of Governor was mere symbolic with no authority. He said that Governor should roam around and enjoy as he had been with his friends. Saeed Ghani said that in accordance with the constitution of Pakistan the Chief Minister was the Chief Executive of the province. Provincial Minister for Information said that Halim Adil Shaikh should first go through the present constitution of Pakistan thoroughly and then comment about the authority of the Governor. Responding to a question Saeed Ghani said that the members of MQM-Pakistan would be included in the cabinet if they decided to join Pakistan People's Party.

He said that if the disgruntle allies of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf were really sincere with the people of Pakistan and their voters then they should leave the federal government without ado. Saeed Ghani said that they should not become the part of the sin being committed by the PTI. Provincial Minister for Information said that everyone in the country was suffering as the PTI government had given nothing to the people except for inflation and unemployment.

Responding to another question Saeed Ghani said that Pakistan People's Party would resist every effort of the federal government a propos changing the name of Benazir Income Support Program. Provincial Minister for Information said that the name to his program was designated through and legislation. He said that all the parties approve not only the name but also the program through consensus. Saeed Ghani said that if anyone wanted to change this name he would have to amend the...

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