The Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, dismissed the criticisms of the new registration scheme of the province on Sunday, qualifying it as “propaganda without foundation” and stating that the initiative aims to modernize the registration of vehicles and stop the crime.
In a statement, Memon said the scheme was introduced to address problems such as vehicle theft and improve the registration process. “The Sindh government is open to listen to genuine public concerns, but it will not tolerate the politicization of public welfare initiatives,” he said.
Highlighting Sindh’s energy potential, the provincial minister said that the province has broad resources to help the country overcome its energy crisis. “Federal policies have significantly hindered the development of the Sindh energy sector. If the province has autonomy and facilities according to its resources, it can cause a revolution in energy production,” he said.
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Memon urged interested parties, experts and policy formulators to participate in an open dialogue about the use of Sindh’s vast energy reserves and find sustainable energy solutions.
He said that in the last six years, 30 million tons of coal had been supplied to independent energy producers (IPP) under the Thar Coal project, which resulted in the generation of 31 Gigawatts of electricity, enough to feed almost three million homes. “Thar coal has the ability to meet Pakistan’s electricity needs during the next decades,” he added.
The minister also pointed out the key infrastructure developments, noting that a 105 -kilometer railway line is being built to connect the Thar coal with national and international markets. “Sindh has made remarkable progress in renewable energy. Our wind corridor is operational and several solar energy projects are being developed,” he said.
Memon added that the Nooriabad energy project is currently providing 100 megawatts of electricity to Karachi, while RS2.5 billion has been assigned for the next solar initiatives. In addition, the provincial government is covering electricity bills of up to 200 units for eligible residents of Thar.
Discussing future projects, he revealed plans for two new solar parks in Karachi, a solar project in Manjhand for the Hyderabad region, and solar parks for Sukkur and Larkana. “The Federal Government must eliminate obstacles to these projects and provide full cooperation. It should stop opposing the solar and wind energy plans of Sindh and support the province to meet the energy needs of the nation,” Memon said.
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The minister also addressed illegal constructions throughout the province, noting that indiscriminate action was underway. “The Control Authority of the Sindh building has issued notices to 37 hazardous structures only in Sukkur, and inspections are ongoing in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana and Nawabshah,” he said. “The departmental and legal measures will be taken against the officers involved in the illegal construction.”
He also said that the water level in the Indo River is constantly increasing, with low -level flood reports in Buddu and Sukkur Barrages. “The Sindh Irrigation Department and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority are closely monitoring all barriers, embankments and vulnerable areas. Socorro camps and logistics support have already been activated in low regions,” he said, urging the public to fully cooperate with the authorities in case of evacuation.
Touching the health concerns after the monsoon, Memon said that an increase in gastroenteritis, diarrhea and viral infections had been observed. The emergency units have been activated in all government hospitals, and mobile medical camps are being established in Karachi, Thatta, Badin and other districts. “The public is advised to drink clean water and avoid consuming lower quality food,” he warned.
