KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has emphasised on collective and targeted efforts to efficiently address the social and economic issues confronting the people of Karachi.
“Time has come to raise serious questions about the present and future of the megacity, and join hands for practical solutions,” he said while addressing the Education Conference – Future of Karachi, held at the Governor House on Saturday.
He appreciated all stakeholders and members of the media who are striving for Karachi’s progress and a brighter future. He said that Karachi is not merely a city but a “Mini Pakistan,” where people of various ethnicities and faiths reside and contribute to the national economy.
He asserted that the development of Karachi is directly linked to the prosperity of Pakistan, as the future of 250 million citizens is connected to this metropolitan hub.
He stated that, as Governor of Sindh, he seeks to play an effective and constructive role between the federal and the Sindh government, and political leadership to address the city’s long-standing challenges. The deteriorating civic conditions demand collective deliberation and decisive action. Open sewerage lines, dumper-related accidents, and fire incidents in buildings are resulting in tragic loss of lives, highlighting the shared responsibility of all concerned authorities.
He noted that Karachi contributes 65 per cent of the country’s tax revenue and 54 per cent of exports, but despite this significant contribution, its infrastructure requires immediate and comprehensive improvement. Strengthening academic leadership and addressing the concerns of university chancellors and faculty members are equally important for sustainable development.
The Governor stressed that uniting educational and business leadership on a single platform is essential.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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