Bilawal underscores merits of public-private partnership

Bilawal emphasises that the Sindh government was enhancing the quality of life for citizens across various sectors,

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KARACHI:

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday dubbed Sindh government's private partnership (PPP) model "as a successful economic framework" which could also strengthen the national economy.

Chairing a meeting at Bilawal House regarding PPP projects in Sindh, Bilawal emphasised that the Sindh government was enhancing the quality of life for citizens across various sectors, ranging from healthcare to infrastructure, through these innovative partnerships.

According to a statemnet issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, the PPP chairman received a briefing on various PPP projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure in sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and electronic vehicle charging.

Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister on Public-Private Partnership Qasim Naveed Qamar, briefed Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on various PPP projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure in sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, and electronic vehicle charging.

While giving the briefing, Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister on Public-Private Partnership Qasim Naveed Qamar said that the PPP-model projects in the agriculture sector would lead to substantial increase in the crop yield, including rice, potatoes, bananas, oranges, mangoes, guavas, and dates.

Additionally, updates were also provided on the PPP projects in the fisheries sector, aimed at boosting exports through improved packaging and processing. Later the participants discussed partnerships with international organisations to establish electronic vehicle charging infrastructure in the province.

Bilawal emphasised that through the PPP projects, Pakistan could achieve an economic revolution. He pointed out that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto envisioned the concept of public-private partnership in 1993, and "today, its positive outcomes are evident to all".