Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has sought help and support from the United Nations to ensure potable water in rural areas for sustainable living.
He said the supply of potable water was on top agenda of the Sindh government agenda and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had ordered the provincial regime to complete the task.
Shah said this while talking to Pakistan UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Julien Harneis who called on him at the Ali House. UN Sindh Head Aftab Bhatti and Advisory Board International Trade Centre (UN) member Shahjahan Shah also accompanied the coordinator.
The LG minister lauded the cooperation of the UN and assured that Sindh Government was keen to further strengthen the partnership to provide basic services to people of rural areas.
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He added that Sindh Government was endeavoring to provide potable water across the province and urged the UNRHC to provide technical assistance and guidance on water related projects. "The Sindh government is prepared to implement the recommendations of the UN," the minister said.
UNRHC Julien Harneis said that Sindh government should focus on providing clean drinking water to rural areas as vast regions lacked the facility. He added that not only was the treatment of water the need of hour, but the relevant plants for the purpose required proper management.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 31st, 2021.
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