KARACHI: President Asif Zardari during his ongoing visit to the provincial capital was briefed on the law and order situation in the province and he expressed his satisfaction with the suggestion that conditions be further improved as it is the government’s responsibility to protect the life and property of people.
The President was given briefings on various provincial issues at a special two-day long meeting of the Sindh Cabinet which he chaired on Thursday and Friday at Chief Minister House.
Giving the details of the event in a press conference later on Friday, Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri said the President was briefed on law and order by PM’s Advisor on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik and Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfikar Mirza.
Shazia Marri said Sindh Chief Minister gave a briefing to the President on various issues and prevailing situation in the Province.
She said the Chief Minister apprised President Asif Zardari about development, infrastructure and various programmes while provincial ministers briefed them on their respective departments and highlighted various development programmes particularly the road sector and construction of dams.
The Sindh Minister said in the Cabinet meeting, the President was informed about the formation of Coal Energy Board and the progress achieved since its establishment.
She said the issue of water was also brought to his notice and he was told that Sindh is facing problems due to water shortage and his help was sought.
Replying to a question, the Minister said in the meeting the President did not show any displeasure against any Minister. However, the cabinet members did get his support and guidelines with his presence and the suggestions which came to fore would help improve their performance.
About revival of Commissionerate system in Sindh, the Minister said it is the beauty of democracy that issues are sorted out through the process of dialogue to develop a consensus.
She said any change in the present local government system would also be finalized through dialogue and naturally through the Assembly.
She told a questioner that no portfolio of any minister is being changed.
As regards the issue of Taliban and target killing of political workers in Karachi, Sindh Information Minister pointed out that there are still such forces which are working against democracy. She said although this is not the time to jump to a final conclusion, however, the Government is trying to expose and weaken them.
She said the Home Minister has already made it clear that there is no fear of Talibanization here or elsewhere in the Province.
To a question, Ms Marri said a report was presented to the President about construction of small dams. He directed that work on their construction be started immediately but with focus on road sector in areas where these are to be constructed.
She said it was informed that talks are being held with various Chinese and Korean companies and whatever proposal will come to the fore, it would be shared with the press.
As regards water accord, she pointed out that 1991 accord was an agreement and Sindh’s stand even today is that it should be implemented in letter and spirit.
Replying to a question, she said the NFC Award has already been constituted and now further headway is to be ensured. She said it is a constitutional requirement and PPP government in coalition with its partners would ensure the fulfillment of it.
She said the issue of closure of two tv channels also cropped up in the meeting, declaring that the government did not have any hand in this, but it did make efforts to get them reopened. She said in the meeting the role of cable operators on the matter was also discussed.
No Threats To Sindh From Talibanization: Shazia Marri
KARACHI: President Asif Zardari during his ongoing visit to the provincial capital was briefed on the law and order situation in the province and he expressed his satisfaction with the suggestion that conditions be further improved as it is the government’s responsibility to protect the life and property of people.
The President was given briefings on various provincial issues at a special two-day long meeting of the Sindh Cabinet which he chaired on Thursday and Friday at Chief Minister House.
Giving the details of the event in a press conference later on Friday, Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri said the President was briefed on law and order by PM’s Advisor on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik and Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfikar Mirza.
Shazia Marri said Sindh Chief Minister gave a briefing to the President on various issues and prevailing situation in the Province.
She said the Chief Minister apprised President Asif Zardari about development, infrastructure and various programmes while provincial ministers briefed them on their respective departments and highlighted various development programmes particularly the road sector and construction of dams.
The Sindh Minister said in the Cabinet meeting, the President was informed about the formation of Coal Energy Board and the progress achieved since its establishment.
She said the issue of water was also brought to his notice and he was told that Sindh is facing problems due to water shortage and his help was sought.
Replying to a question, the Minister said in the meeting the President did not show any displeasure against any Minister. However, the cabinet members did get his support and guidelines with his presence and the suggestions which came to fore would help improve their performance.
About revival of Commissionerate system in Sindh, the Minister said it is the beauty of democracy that issues are sorted out through the process of dialogue to develop a consensus.
She said any change in the present local government system would also be finalized through dialogue and naturally through the Assembly.
She told a questioner that no portfolio of any minister is being changed.
As regards the issue of Taliban and target killing of political workers in Karachi, Sindh Information Minister pointed out that there are still such forces which are working against democracy. She said although this is not the time to jump to a final conclusion, however, the Government is trying to expose and weaken them.
She said the Home Minister has already made it clear that there is no fear of Talibanization here or elsewhere in the Province.
To a question, Ms Marri said a report was presented to the President about construction of small dams. He directed that work on their construction be started immediately but with focus on road sector in areas where these are to be constructed.
She said it was informed that talks are being held with various Chinese and Korean companies and whatever proposal will come to the fore, it would be shared with the press.
As regards water accord, she pointed out that 1991 accord was an agreement and Sindh’s stand even today is that it should be implemented in letter and spirit.
Replying to a question, she said the NFC Award has already been constituted and now further headway is to be ensured. She said it is a constitutional requirement and PPP government in coalition with its partners would ensure the fulfillment of it.
She said the issue of closure of two tv channels also cropped up in the meeting, declaring that the government did not have any hand in this, but it did make efforts to get them reopened. She said in the meeting the role of cable operators on the matter was also discussed.
