Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the prime minister was keenly focusing the development of Sindh, particularly Karachi.
Addressing the ground breaking ceremony of K-IV project in Karachi, he said the two major political parties of Karachi voted the prime minister and his government enjoyed “super majority” in Sindh.
He said the people of Sindh also pinned hopes at the prime minister for resolution of their issues.
Bilawal said K-IV project faced immense delay and that Karachi needed “Shehbaz Speed” for resolution of its issues.
Regarding the floods, the foreign minister said the concerted efforts were needed for rehabilitation of the people in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, South Punjab and other areas, including the metropolises.
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He said around 52 percent of Sindh’s educational infrastructure had been damaged by the floods impacting the education of around 47 percent population.
Bilawal Bhutto said the leaders of the PPP, MQM and other parties also faced jails and other hardships but they always stood for the democracy, without resorting to the violence.
Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Shah said the project was of utmost important to meet Karachi’s water needs.
He said The first phase would provide 260 million gallons of water to the city.
He also requested the prime minister to announce K-5 project as the K-4 would be insufficient to cope with the future needs.
Shah said due to government’s efforts and dedication, the country would neither default nor its economy would destabilize.
Minister for Maritime Affairs Faisal Sabzwari said the K-IV project was also part of the agreement between the MQM and the ruling coalition. He said unnecessary delay in the project led to huge increase in the cost.
He said the whole province including Sindh chief minister had serious reservations on the census.
