Dhabeji SEZ to attract global investments: Sharjeel

Says police will get modern weapons for better law enforcement in Katcha area

KARACHI:

Sindh Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, said that the establishment of Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is to attract global investments amidst the current economic situation.

Speaking the Sindh Assembly media corner on Monday, Sharjeel Memon said that the decision regarding the dissolution of the provincial assembly on the expiry of its term will be made in consultation with the leadership of the ruling party in Sindh.

He stated that the assembly will complete its term, and the decision to dissolve it has not been made yet. The decision will be made after consultation with the leadership of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Memon stated that currently, the PPP is the most popular political party in the entire country, and it will achieve success with a significant majority in the upcoming general elections.

He said one should not take MQM's statements seriously, considering them as an attempt to spread hatred and division. Memon said MQM was trying to influence the political atmosphere before the elections.

On the issue of Israel’s alleged attempts to protect the leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Memon suggested that there were plots to have Imran Khan leave the country under the guise of human rights concerns.

Elaborating on the importance of Dhabeji SEZ, Memon emphasised the need for long-term economic policies in view of Pakistan's status as an agricultural country with abundant natural resources, including valuable minerals.

"The Sindh government plans to organise an international investment conference to further encourage investment", he said.

He also mentioned an ongoing paid campaign against Pakistan in various countries globally.

Regarding ongoing battles between the police and dacoits in Katcha, Memon highlighted that the robbers possessed modern weapons and mentioned the approval to equip the police with modern weapons for effective combat.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, July 18^th, 2023.