Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said PM was keenly focusing development of Sindh, particularly Karachi. He said two major political parties of Karachi voted PM and his government enjoyed “Super majority” in Sindh. He said people of Sindh also pinned hopes at PM for resolution of their issues.

Addressing K-IV project ceremony here Bilawal said that K-IV project faced immense delay and that Karachi needed “Shehbaz Speed” for resolution of its issues. Regarding floods, he said concerted efforts were needed for rehabilitation of people in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, South Punjab and other areas, including metropolises.

He said around 52 percent of Sindh’s educational infrastructure had been damaged by floods impacting education of around 47 percent population.

Bilawal Bhutto said leaders of PPP, MQM and other parties also faced jails and other hardships but they always stood for democracy, without resorting to violence.

Meanwhile, Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Shah said that project was of utmost importance to meet Karachi water needs. He said first phase would provide 260 million gallons of water to city. While, Minister for Maritime Affairs Faisal Sabzwari said that K-IV project was also part of agreement between MQM and ruling coalition. He said that unnecessary delay in project led to huge increase in cost.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 27 2023

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