Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on his first official visit to Sindh, on Saturday met Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair at the Governor House Karachi.
PM Abbasi held a one-on-one meeting with Muhammad Zubair and discussed the overall situation of the province. Sindh governor briefed the PM about all the federal projects that are underway.
Abbasi was also briefed on the preparation of plans to address the development deficit in the infrastructure development projects in the province as well as the provincial capital.
In a statement, PM Abbasi said the federal government will extend complete support for development initiatives in the province.
Earlier, Sindh Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah received Abbasi at the airport. Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal is also accompanying the prime minister.
The premier paid a visit to Mazar-e-Quaid along with Murad Ali Shah, Muhammad Zubair, Ahsan Iqbal and other dignitaries, laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered Fateha to pay homage and respect to the father of the nation. He also recorded his impressions in the visitor’s book.
MQM-P ASKS PM FOR POLITICAL FREEDOM:
Meanwhile, a delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) led by Farooq Sattar called on PM Abbasi at Governor House Karachi, calling for political freedom for the party.
Dr Farooq Sattar held a detailed discussion on Karachi’s situation with the PM. The delegation asked the premier for their political freedom, and demanded to get their closed offices reopened.
It was also agreed that all political forces will work together to improve the condition of security as well as business.
Dr Farooq Sattar talked to media afterwards and told that the premier has promised to soon announce the execution of Karachi package. He told that MQM has also asked PM Abbasi for the recovery of its missing workers.
PM Abbasi said he would have visited Karachi even if MQM had not voted for him in the PM elections, as Karachi is the hub of Pakistan’s economy, told MQM-Pakistan head.
Farooq Sattar further added that Sindh governor is in contact with Karachi and Hyderabad mayors regarding the development projects, and MQM will also remain in touch with the Sindh government.
The prime minister thanked the MQM leaders for voting for him during the election. He assured the MQM leaders of his cooperation for resolving issues faced by MQM. He also discussed development package for Karachi being implemented by the federal government.
The MQM delegation comprised of Dr Farooq Sattar, Mayor Karachi Waseem Akhtar, Faisal Sabzwari, Amir Khan and others.
