Observer Report
Federal Ministers Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Asad Umar and Mohammed Mian Soomro called on Sindh Governor Imran Ismail at the Governor House on Sunday.
They deliberated the ongoing federal government-funded projects, including Karachi Transformation Plan, and other matters. They expressed their determination to utilise all possible resources for the development of the metropolis.
It was agreed that only joint initiatives and stakeholder consultation could have a positive impact on development.
Governor Imran Ismail said the federal government’s uplift schemes will be undertaken in the province without any discrimination.
The K-IV project that will address the port city’s water shortage issue would be completed soon, he added.
Imran ismail said that federal development programs would be launched in the province without any discrimination while the Prime Minister was ensuring all possible steps for the development of economic hub.
He said Prime Minister Imran Khan is ensuring steps for the development of the metropolis.
Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar said the government is spending more on the development of the city than it is responsible to do.
Federal Finance Adviser Abdul Hafeez Sheikh said that there are special directives of the Prime Minister for the development of Karachi which are implemented by the Ministry of Finance as development projects can be completed in time only with timely release of development funds.
Federal Minister Mian Muhammad Soomro said. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision for the development of the province was welcome. Fauzia Arshad said that promotion of higher education is the top priority of the present government.
