wMinister of Information, Transport, and Mass Transit of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that the chargers for electric buses have arrived, and starting from Monday (today), these buses will once again operate on the roads of Karachi. The Sindh government is consistently taking measures to provide optimal travel facilities to its citizens, and in this regard, another fleet of buses will arrive in Karachi tomorrow.
Minister of Information, Transport, and Mass Transit of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, along with Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh for Investment and Public-Private Partnership, Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar said thie during a press conference at Archives Complex Clifton on Sunday. Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that, as per the instructions of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, the Sindh government is committed to expanding the number of buses in order to enhance urban travel facilities. Furthermore, he mentioned that the new buses will be replacing the older ones.He mentioned that the bus monitoring app has been launched, which has made people’s lives easier in this era of inflation. He highlighted that the Sindh government has undertaken significant work in mega projects.
The government hospitals in Sindh offer excellent health facilities, with even individuals from Afghanistan and Iran utilizing Sindh hospitals for medical treatment.He stated that the Dhabji Special Economic Zone is commencing operations, which will create numerous investment and employment opportunities. Investors are being facilitated through a streamlined one-window operation process, there is a high likelihood of establishing an electric bus plant in Sindh.
During the press conference, Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, the Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Sindh for Investment and Public-Private Partnership Unit, emphasized the importance of creating a business-friendly environment for investors and businesspeople. He mentioned that the Sindh Government has dedicated significant effort to develop the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone, underscoring their commitment to this endeavor over an extended period.
He announced that the development work of the Dhabiji Economic Zone will commence on July 15, marking a significant milestone that has been achieved. He also mentioned that the Dhabiji Special Economic Zone offers a tax holiday for a period of 10 years. The establishment of the Dhabiji Economic Zone is expected to generate increased employment opportunities and contribute to economic growth.Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar stated that the Dhabiji Special Economic Zone is a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project and is being constructed under a Public-Private Partnership model.
He mentioned that the Sindh government has a track record of successfully completing significant projects through public-private partnerships. In the case of the Dhabiji Special Economic Zone, the Sindh government has provided the land, while the responsibility of its development lies with the designated developer.