*ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government will seek the support ofPakistan People’s Party in creation of a new province in Punjab, saidForeign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday.*

“Two-third majority is required in the parliament for creation of a SouthPunjab province. We hope that PPP will support us,” said Qureshi, a seniorPTI leader, while talking to reporters after Eid prayers in Multan.

He said the PTI government would address the water issue in Pakistan.“Water shortage is a serious matter not only for Pakistan but for theentire region.”

All four provinces, he said, have agreed to the construction of Bhasha Dam.