Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Energy, Planning & Development Minister Syed Nasir Shah to discuss the ambitious project of providing solar systems to 500,000 homes in Sindh, as directed by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized Bilawal Bhutto’s directive to expedite the distribution of 200,000 solar panels. “According to statistics, 500,000 homes in Sindh are not connected to the electricity grid,” stated Nasir Shah.
The Chief Minister highlighted that Rs. 5 billion has been allocated for solar energy this year. He instructed the Energy Department to promptly submit the solar panel distribution plan for approval. Additionally, CM Murad Ali Shah directed Nasir Shah to ensure the completion of 1,812 ongoing schemes this year.
“I want the P&D to inspect these ongoing schemes,” he said, stressing the need for timely completion with top-notch quality. Nasir Shah confirmed that ongoing scheme inspections are regularly ordered and that inspection reports will be shared with the Chief Minister. “Ensuring the best quality and timely completion of all schemes is our priority,” concluded CM Murad Ali Shah.
