KARACHI (The COW News Digital ) Acting Governor of Sindh, Awais Qadir Shah, has approached the Sindh High Court after allegedly being denied access to the Governor House office, claiming that former Governor Kamran Tessori took the office keys with him upon leaving the country.
In an exclusive conversation with Geo News, Shah expressed serious concern over the incident, stating that a high-level security meeting regarding Muharram had been scheduled at the Governor House on Thursday. However, upon arrival, staff informed him that Kamran Tessori had taken the keys to the main offices before departing abroad on June 2.
“This is a constitutional position, not someone’s personal drawing room,” remarked Shah. “What Kamran Tessori has done is inappropriate and reflects a disregard for democratic norms.”
Shah revealed that this was not the first time Tessori had allegedly taken office keys with him while traveling abroad. According to him, such actions raise questions about the misuse of authority and the respect owed to constitutional roles.
In his petition to the Sindh High Court, Awais Qadir Shah has accused Tessori of obstructing the functioning of the acting governor by restricting access to official offices. The petition argues that such denial of access violates constitutional provisions and undermines the governance structure of the province.
Shah stated that senior police officials had already reached the Governor House to assess the situation, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also expected to arrive in Karachi for the scheduled meeting.
“If today’s security meeting is disrupted due to this irresponsible behavior, I will take the matter further in court,” warned Shah.
The court accepted Shah’s request for an urgent hearing and has begun reviewing the matter.
Political analysts and legal experts have weighed in, calling the situation “unprecedented” and “deeply troubling.” Many have emphasized that such behavior, if verified, could set a dangerous precedent for other constitutional offices across Pakistan.
This incident has triggered a wider debate about the ethics and responsibilities of public office holders, especially regarding the use of state property and authority.
As the legal proceedings unfold, all eyes remain on the Sindh High Court’s decision, which could have far-reaching implications for how transitions of power are managed within provincial leadership.
