PM Imran asks party's MPAs in Sindh to be proactive, resolve public issues

Says public's service is the first mission of the PTI government

KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Sindh Assembly members to play a proactive role in resolving public issues in their respective constituencies.

The prime minister met with the MPAs at the Governor House during his two-day visit to Karachi.

The delegation praised the premier’s suggestions in the new finance bill and decisions that were taken by the government to curb the spread of coronavirus. They also commended the PM on reaching out to the poor segment of the society through the Ehsaas Programme.

“Public service is the first mission of the PTI government,” PM Imran said.

During the meeting, the MPAs also suggested strengthening the ties between the Centre and the province.

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Zaidi and Special Assistant Dr Sania Nishtar were also present in the meeting.

Among the MPAs were Omar Amari, Dr Syed Imran Ali Shah, Arsalan Taj Hussain, Bilal Ahmed, Syed Firdous Shamim Naqvi, Haleem Adil Sheikh, Jamaluddin Siddiqui and others.

The Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) delegation was also present during the meeting. According to reports, the delegation demanded Sindh’s share in the NFC award and discussed the privatisation of steel mills and eradication of locusts from agricultural fields in the province.

The GDA delegation included Sardar Abdul Hakim, Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim, Arif Mustafa Khan Jatoi and Irfanullah Marwat.

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