Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah during a cabinet meeting at the CM House approved the allocation of Rs177.517 million for the purchase of operational vehicles to strengthen and mobilise various wings of police department.
The CM stated that the police, with the support of other law enforcement agencies, have to expedite operations against street criminals in Karachi, dacoits in the kutcha area, and drug mafia across the province.
The cabinet was informed that the Sindh police have 405 vehicles which have completed their operational age, therefore they may be provided funds to procure new vehicles.
The cabinet after discussion approved the fund for the purchase of vehicles.
Shah stated that his government has taken measures to strengthen the police force by providing them with better arms, ammunition, and salary packages, as well as mobilising them with vehicles.
Transport and Mass Transit department informed the cabinet that the caretaker cabinet had approved an amount of Rs597.756 million to continue the subsidised fare of Peoples Bus Service at Rs50 and released 50 per cent or Rs289.878 million. The remaining 50 per cent of funds are withheld.
The cabinet keeping the existing fare of Rs50 of Peoples Bus Service unchanged and approved the release of the withheld amount.
The cabinet also approved the release of Rs1.18 billion for clearing the remaining payment of 90 buses added to the Peoples Bus Service fleet. The buses were procured through the NRTC.
The cabinet was attended by the provincial ministers, advisors, chief secretary, and other concerned officers.
Published in The Express Tribune May 5th, 2024.
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