Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Asad Umar on Sunday vowed to complete the K-IV water project on a priority basis. K-IV is important water project for Karachi and the federal government was taking measures to complete it on a priority basis, said Asad Umar while addressing the inaugural ceremony of Shaheed Malik Siddiq Awan Welfare Trust Hospital, Lyari here on Sunday.

He said report on engineering design of K-4 project has been completed and sent to the Sindh government. The report is under consideration of the Sindh Cabinet and as soon as the Sindh Cabinet would approve it, work on the project would be started on priority, he added.

He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will take important decisions on ongoing inflation in the country this month. "PM Khan has ordered an inquiry and announced to take action against all those found involved behind prices hike."

Asad Umar further said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was fully aware of the problems being faced by Karachiites. He said the incumbent government is ready to work with any party for the welfare projects. "No politics will be carried out on development and welfare projects."

The PTI minister promised to construct a football stadium in Lyari next year. Asad Umar said that he met with Fehmida Mirza and requested her to provide sports opportunities to people of Lyari by making grounds.

Referring his meeting with the Sindh chief minister here, Asad Umer said he told CM Sindh that they were ready to cooperate with all, as they did not intend to involve politics in the projects of welfare and developments of people.

Speaking about victory of MNA Shakoor Shad from NA-246 Lyari, he said Shakoor Shad not only defeated the stalwarts but also surprised the whole country. He greeted MNA Shakoor Shad for his remarkable victory from NA-246 Lyari and said he was really glad to congratulate Shakoor Shad on his victory in his hometowm.

Referring his latest meeting with Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ms Fehmida Mirza, he said he has requested the IPC Minister to envisage a project of sports for youths of Lyari, so that the project could be incorporated in the next annual budget.

The youths of Lyari are extremely talented, especially in sports like boxing and football and if they are provided opportunities, they would not only excel in their own field but also earn name for country, he added.

Earlier, the Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umer along with MNA Shakoor Ahmed Shad cut the ribbon to formally inaugurate the Shaheed Malik Siddiq Awan Welfare Trust Hospital-Lyari.