Record investment made in public welfare projects: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon - holding portfolios of Information, Transport and Mass Transit - said Thursday the provincial government’s development record was reflected in its large-scale infrastructure projects, investment in public services and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of people in the province.

“Roads are being built, houses are being constructed, electricity is being generated and Sindh is moving forward rapidly,” Memon said in a statement.

The provincial government did not rely on claims alone, as its development projects and measurable achievements were evidence of its performance.

Memon said the Sindh development programme for fiscal year 2025-26 had been allocated Rs1.018 trillion for 3,642 schemes, describing the size of the development budget as a clear reflection of the government’s priorities.

He said 5,636 kilometres of roads had been constructed across Sindh over the past five years, while 1,460 development schemes had been completed.

“The real evidence of development is the facilities being delivered directly to the people,” he said, adding that the provincial government had undertaken major initiatives in health, housing and the provision of basic amenities.

Memon highlighted the construction of 2.1 million permanent houses for flood victims, calling it an unprecedented relief and rehabilitation initiative.

He said Sindh was also playing an important role in meeting the country’s energy requirements.

A total of 3,240 megawatts of electricity generated through the Thar coal project was being supplied to consumers across Pakistan through the national grid, while a number of wind and solar power projects had also been integrated into the national grid.

In the irrigation sector, 3,675 miles of canal lining had been completed, resulting in water savings of 5,880 cusecs, he said.

Memon said Sindh’s public-private partnership portfolio had expanded from around Rs5 billion in 2010 to more than Rs700 billion in 2024, with projects worth Rs142 billion currently under implementation.

He said Sindh had used its natural and economic resources to contribute to national development.

“If opponents ask for an account of development, we present facts and figures rather than political rhetoric.”

The province’s development could be measured through completed projects, investments and services delivered to the people,he said.

He said the development of Sindh was not limited to any particular city or social class, but benefited people across the country.

“The people of Pakistan are benefiting from Sindh’s resources, energy, infrastructure and services without discrimination,” he said.

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