Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- President Asif Ali Zardari has intervened to calm rising tensions between Sindh and Punjab governments. The conflict erupted over accusations of mismanagement in flood relief efforts following devastating floods. After a sharp public exchange between provincial leaders, Zardari summoned Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Karachi for urgent consultations.

The president stressed resolving disputes through dialogue and cooperation among federal and provincial authorities. He aims to review the situation and propose steps to reduce political friction and improve flood relief coordination. The rift deepened when PPP's Sharmila Farooqi criticized Punjab's relief work, challenging the province to a performance compari...