Key Takeaways
- A high-level delegation from the British High Commission met with Sindh government officials.
- Discussions focused on public welfare, women’s empowerment, and investment opportunities.
- The Sindh government highlighted initiatives like electric buses and employment programs.
A senior minister of the Sindh Government, Sharjeel Inam Memon, met with a high-level delegation from the British High Commission at his residence in Karachi. The meeting also included provincial ministers and special assistants from the Sindh government.
During the detailed discussions, various issues were addressed, including challenges facing Pakistan, regional investment opportunities, technical and vocational skills promotion among youth, women’s empowerment, environmental protection, and bilateral cooperation.
The British delegation, led by Political Counsellor Nicole Roberts and Deputy High Commissioner Tom Bridge, expressed appreciation for Sindh government initiatives in public welfare, women's development, eco-friendly transport, investment, and development projects. They described these as positive steps towards progress.
Sharjeel Inam Memon highlighted the introduction of electric buses for the first time in Pakistan to promote environmental protection. He also mentioned that the Sindh government is providing free pink scooters to working women and students, facilitating their mobility and economic empowerment.
Memon noted a significant increase in the number of women’s driving licence applicants from around 450 to 25,000 over a few years, challenging traditional perceptions about women's roles. He added that the Sindh government would soon introduce an electric taxi service for women drivers, providing travel facilities to women passengers.
The Sindh government is creating a conducive environment for investment by providing charging stations and other basic facilities for electric vehicles to investors. Additionally, special attention is being given to technical and vocational education to ensure youth can secure employment opportunities anywhere in the world.
Memon informed that the Sindh government is constructing 2.1 million houses for flood victims, making it a significant initiative on a global scale. The “iWork for Sindh” platform has been launched under Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's instructions to provide employment opportunities to young people.
The meeting underscored the commitment of both governments towards fostering bilateral cooperation and addressing key socio-economic issues in Pakistan.
The Sindh government has taken a revolutionary step by introducing electric buses for the first time in Pakistan to promote environmental protection.
Sharjeel Inam Memon, Senior Minister of the Sindh Government and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit
A few years ago, the number of applicants for women’s driving licences was only around 450, which has now increased to 25,000.
Sharjeel Inam Memon, Senior Minister of the Sindh Government and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit
