Category: Karachi

Karachi: Sindh Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Monday, stressed on completion of the alternate energy project aimed at provision of solar panels to 0.2 million households across the province at the earliest.

The minister, while chairing a meeting at Energy Department regarding provision of solar panels to 200,000 homes with the support of the World Bank, instructed to ensure transparency, merit as well as simple and convenient-for -people distribution process.

The meeting in which detailed consideration was given to the method of distribution of solar panels, according to a statement issued here, was attended by Senior Energy Specialist Dmytro Glazkov, Energy Specialist Manahil Raza and Consultant Abrar Khattak from the World Bank, Secretary Energy Mosaddiq Ahmed Khan, PD Sindh Solar Energy Mahfouz Ahmed Qazi, and heads of various solar distribution companies.

Syed Nasir Shah directed the World Bank delegation and distribution companies to keep the process of distribution of solar panels very simple and convenient for the people. He also directed the meeting to speed up the steps regarding distribution of solar panels and maintain merit and transparency in all work.

The minister asked the heads of solar panel distribution companies to complete all the steps on time and to contact him directly in case of any difficulties.

He said that the project should be completed at the earliest as per the vision and instructions of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and efforts should be made to make its fruits available to the public within three months.

Karachi: Sindh Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Monday, stressed on completion of the alternate energy project aimed at provision of solar panels to 0.2 million households across the province at the earliest.

The minister, while chairing a meeting at Energy Department regarding provision of solar panels to 200,000 homes with the support of the World Bank, instructed to ensure transparency, merit as well as simple and convenient-for -people distribution process.

The meeting in which detailed consideration was given to the method of distribution of solar panels, according to a statement issued here, was attended by Senior Energy Specialist Dmytro Glazkov, Energy Specialist Manahil Raza and Consultant Abrar Khattak from the World Bank, Secretary Energy Mosaddiq Ahmed Khan, PD Sindh Solar Energy Mahfouz Ahmed Qazi, and heads of various solar distribution companies.

Syed Nasir Shah directed the World Bank delegation and distribution companies to keep the process of distribution of solar panels very simple and convenient for the people. He also directed the meeting to speed up the steps regarding distribution of solar panels and maintain merit and transparency in all work.

The minister asked the heads of solar panel distribution companies to complete all the steps on time and to contact him directly in case of any difficulties.

He said that the project should be completed at the earliest as per the vision and instructions of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and efforts should be made to make its fruits available to the public within three months.

Karachi: Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division of Bangladesh, Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hassan on Sunday called on senior officials of Pakistan Navy.

He called on Commander Pakistan Fleet, Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Commander Coast, Rear Admiral Faisal Amin and Managing Director of Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS and EW), Rear Admiral Salman Ilyas, said a press release issued by Directorate General Public Relations (Pak Navy).

During his visit, he also toured Pakistan Navy ships and units.

During these engagements, discussions focused on professional matters of mutual interests, including regional maritime security and bilateral defence collaboration. Various potential areas of cooperation were highlighted, such as joint military exercises, reciprocal visits, and training exchange programs between the two countries, it further said.

The visit of Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hassan is expected to further strengthen defence ties between the two brotherly nations, enhancing cooperation and solidifying the bonds between the armed forces of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Karachi: Provincial Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Sunday said that the Sindh government was striving to promote sports across the province.

He said this while addressing the closing ceremony of the Sindh Beach Games.

The closing ceremony of the Sindh Beach Games was organized by the Sindh Government Sports Department at the Nishan-e-Pakistan beach in which Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah participated.

On this occasion, Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Secretary Sports Abdul Aleem Lashari handed over the general trophy to Karachi for winning the first position with 14 medals in the Beach Games, while Hyderabad won the second position with 4 medals and Sukkur won the trophy by winning the third position.

Minister Nasir Shah while talking to media at the closing ceremony, said that the Sindh government was trying to promote sports, there is a lot of talent in the youth of Sindh regarding sports.

Nasir Shah added that the provincial government has started the Sindh Premier League, Sindh Junior Premier League to promote sports, in which great talent has been seen. Even then, the youth performed well in the Beach Games, those who lost should work harder.

Nasir Shah congratulated the Sindh Sports Minister for organizing sports activities. On the other hand, more than 500 players from 6 divisions participated in the Sindh Beach Games, which included 8 games.

Medals were distributed among the players who achieved success in throwball, badminton, boxing, handball, volleyball, throwball and other games.

Karachi: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Ghulam Ali Alana Road on Sunday. This road has been rebuilt and dedicated to the former Mayor of Karachi, Ghulam Ali Alana.

Addressing the ceremony, the Mayor emphasized the Pakistan People's Party's commitment to the betterment and development of Karachi. 'We are actively working on projects to improve water supply, roads, parks, and sewage systems. This road is an example of our efforts,' said Wahab.

The 1.5-kilometer-long Ghulam Ali Alana Road was completed in four months at a cost of Rs. 70 million. The project includes 28,200 square feet of sidewalks, 900 running feet of rainwater drainage pipes, and 4,000 running feet of curb stones. Lane marking and cat eyes have also been installed for better visibility and safety.

Mayor Wahab announced that a Rs. 12.4 billion project is underway to bring 40 million gallons of additional water daily from the Hub Canal, along with a Rs. 1.7 billion elevated pipeline in Lyari River to prevent water theft.

He also highlighted ongoing development projects such as the restoration of Old Queens Road, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Jinnah Bridge, and Netty Jetty Bridge, emphasizing that these works aim to resolve citizens' long-standing issues.

The Mayor reiterated his commitment to cleaning the city's walls of inappropriate slogans and advertisements. 'We are determined to keep Karachi's walls clean and free of any unwarranted slogans or posters,' he said.

Addressing encroachments, Wahab stated that spaces like Sangam Ground, previously occupied by buffalo pens, would be cleared and repurposed for youth sports facilities.

He urged organizations like the Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation to provide valid documents for regularization if they claim any property.

The event was attended by Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Usman Ghani Hangoro, City Council Parliamentary Leader Karamullah Waqasi, and UC-10 Lyari Chairman Muhammad Hanif Chhitani, along with other officials and members of Ghulam Ali Alana's family, who expressed gratitude for the road's dedication.

Karachi: The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has established pre-vocational training areas at the Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to ease the integration of children with autism into life and provide them with preparatory opportunities for advanced vocational training.

The pre-vocational training areas, which were renovated and equipped with furniture and electronic equipment, were inaugurated by Dursun Ali Yasacan, Head of TIKA's East and South Asia, Pacific, and Latin America (DOGAL) Department, and Cemal Sangu, Turkish Consul General in Karachi.

In his remarks following the inauguration, Dursun Ali Yasacan emphasized that TIKA develops and supports projects worldwide to ease the lives of disadvantaged groups. He expressed his satisfaction in contributing to such a successful institution.

Consul General Sangu added that after touring all units, he witnessed firsthand the beneficial and successful services provided by the Institute. He expressed his gratitude to TIKA for choosing the right institution for the project and thanked the Institute's officials for their dedicated services to Pakistan.

Dr. Irum Rizwan, Head of the Institute, highlighted the rapid increase in the number of individuals with autism worldwide, noting that one out of every 100 children in Pakistan is autistic. She expressed her gratitude to TIKA for their support in helping these special children adapt to normal life.

A beneficiary mother, who has received rehabilitation services for her child for years, expressed her profound gratitude to TIKA and the Turkish people. She mentioned how the Institute's vocational training helped her son develop skills and eventually find employment.

The Institute, established as Pakistan's first training hospital for individuals with autism, provides rehabilitation and vocational training services to approximately 150 children daily.

In addition to motor skills development and daily life activities, the Institute offers vocational training in crafts, lamination, and cooking, while also educating academics and students.