Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said the province has ample energy resources to pull the country out of its power crisis, but federal policies are obstructing its progress.
While addressing the media on Sunday, the minister urged the federal government to stop opposing Sindh's wind and solar initiatives and to extend full cooperation.
He stated that over the past six years, 30 million tons of coal from the Thar Coal Project has generated 31 gigawatts of electricity - enough to power three million homes. A 105-kilometre railway line is under construction to link Thar coal with national and international markets.
Highlighting renewable energy progress, Sharjeel said Sindh's wind corridor is operational, and several solar projects are nearing completion. The Nooriabad Power Project is supplying 100MW to Karachi. The provincial government has allocated Rs2.5 billion for solar energy initiatives and is subsidising electricity bills of up to 200 units for eligible Thar residents. Solar parks are planned for Karachi, Manjhand, Sukkur, and Larkana.
The minister also spoke about a crackdown on illegal constructions, with 37 dangerous buildings identified in Sukkur. Similar inspections are underway in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, and Nawabshah. Action will be taken against complicit officers.
He warned of rising Indus River levels with low-level flooding reported at Guddu and Sukkur barrages. Relief camps have been activated in vulnerable areas.
On health concerns, Sharjeel said monsoon-related diseases are on the rise, prompting the setup of emergency units and mobile medical camps across affected districts.
He also defended the new vehicle number plate scheme, saying it aims to curb crime and modernise registrations.
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