In his remarks, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the establishment of South Punjab province is part of election manifesto of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he has presented the constitutional amendment bill to the speaker on the directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan. "Today we have fulfilled yet another promise made with the people of South Punjab."

Later talking to the media, the foreign minister urged the opposition including the PPP and PML-N to support the constitutional amendment bill, envisaging establishment of South Punjab province.

He said this is the longstanding demand of the local people and it will further strengthen the federation.

Qureshi credited PTI for being the first government to seriously pursue efforts for the establishment of South Punjab province. "It is the first time in the country's history that a separate annual development plan was given to South Punjab."

Responding to a question, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the opposition's no confidence motion against the Prime Minister will face defeat. "We will face their motion in a democratic, constitutional and political manner."