Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah held on Friday a joint meeting with Sindh Irrigation Department and delegation of Engro Company engaged in joint venture for power generation at Thar Coal and Energy Project. Qaim said that the Thar Coal and Energy project was one of the important projects of the country. The Chief Minister directed the Irrigation Department to early arrange supply of water up to Block- 2 of the Thar Coal project.
Qaim said that Prime Minister Gilani was expected to visit the Thar Coal and Energy Project soon. Sindh Secretary for Irrigation Khalid Haider Memon informed that necessary surveys had been conducted and reports would be submitted soon. Khalid Mansoor of M/s Engro said that the power plant was scheduled to be completed by 2016. The meeting was attended among others by Sindh Irrigation Minister Jam Saifullah Dharejo and Principal Secretary to CM Alamuddin Bullo.-PR