Pir Mazhar calls upon media to portray positive image of Pakistan

The Sindh Minister said this while talking to media during visit to the mausoleum of founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah.

He said the incidents of terrorism occur across the world but are controlled.

Pir Mazhar-ul-haq said investments by the foreign investors in various projects in Karachi manifest that the situation in Sindh including Karachi is satisfactory.

He recalled that two large foreign companies had signed an agreement about investment in a project of a Steel Mill at Sindh Chief Minister House on Saturday.

It is worth mentioning here that Al-Tuwairqi Holding (ATH) and POSCO signed an agreement for investment of US$ 15 million by POSCO in Tuwairqi Steel Mills Limited (TSML) at the Sindh Chief Minister House.

The ATH is Saudi Arabia's largest private sector steel manufacturer and POSCO is the world's third-largest steel maker by market value.

Talking to media Pir Mazhar-ul-haq said the joint role of politicians, media and countrymen can also help improve overall situation in the country.

He said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has fulfilled its promise about granting provincial autonomy.

Earlier, he along with Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan visited the mausoleum of founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah to pay homage to the great leader of sub-continent on his 63rd death anniversary.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011