Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reaffirmed that the province remains free from extremism, attributing any recent incidents of terrorism to external influences rather than domestic sources.
During a meeting with newly appointed British Deputy High Commissioner Lance Domm at the Chief Minister's House on Wednesday, CM Shah stressed that Sindh prides itself on being a province where extremism has not taken root. "We take pride in being a province free from extremism," said the CM, adding that the violence witnessed in recent years has been the result of external factors, not indigenous to the province.
The discussion also touched on Sindh's inclusive society, with the chief minister reiterating the provincial government's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights of religious and ethnic minorities. "Sindh is an inclusive society, where minorities enjoy equal rights and full protection under the law," he affirmed. The meeting covered a range of topics, including the ongoing rehabilitation efforts following the catastrophic 2022 floods, the economic challenges facing the province, and the future of Pakistan-UK relations.
Deputy High Commissioner Domm appreciated the warm reception and reiterated his commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United Kingdom and Sindh, particularly in the areas of post-flood recovery and tackling the challenges posed by climate change.
Solar home systems distributed
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said that the Sindh government has started distributing Solar Home Systems (SHS) among 200,000 low-income households, while Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has directed the purchase of an additional 300,000 units.
This initiative aims to provide affordable and sustainable electricity to families affected by the 2022 floods, CM Shah said while speaking at a distribution ceremony held at a banquet hall near DHA Phase 1, KPT Interchange, where solar home systems were distributed to low-income families.
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