Federal govt’s development projects to facilitate Karachiites: Zubair

KARACHI, Mar 18 (APP):Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair said that Karachiites will get modern facilities after the completion
of development projects worth Rs 75 billion initiated by the federal
government in the metropolis.
He said this while addressing the annual ceremony of English
Speaking Union of Pakistan, according to a statement issued by the
Governor House, here on Sunday.
He said that under the Karachi Development Package various
projects of Rs 25 billion are in progress in the city while
many other projects have been initiated worth Rs 50 billion
through the federal government’s development funds.
The Governor said that Karachi is once again becoming the
city of lights because of positive steps taken by the government.
He said that the federal government has initiated various
projects in the city, including water, Green Line bus project
and other schemes. He said that the government has also completed
long-awaited Lyari Express Way project.
Muhammad Zubair said that world is recognising Pakistan’s
economic stability, peace and its importance for attraction of
investment.
The Governor Sindh said that by the government efforts the
country has not only become peaceful but the energy shortage has
also been overcome and the economy has become stable.
He said because of government’s steps Pakistan has joined the
fasting progressing countries of the world.
Muhammad Zubair said that he is confident that Pakistan has
a bright future. He said that recent international surveys also
acknowledged improvement in the country’s economy.
He said that Pakistan has a lot of natural resources and its
60 percent population comprises of youths.
On the occasion Aziz Memon, Majeed Aziz, Abdul Qadir Jafer
and consul generals of various countries and a large number of
citizens were also present.
Majeed Aziz also addressed the ceremony and thanked the
Governor Sindh for his role in the progress of Karachi.