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LARKANA 26-12-2011- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah along with Provincial Minister Manzoor Hussain Wasan, Agha Siraj Khan Durani, Muhammad Ayaz Soomro and other PPP leaders visited Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto offered Fateha on the Mazar of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Late Begum Nusrat Bhutto, Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto, Shaheed Shahnawaz Bhutto and Late Ameer Begum and laid floral wreaths on the Mazar of Shuhada.

            The Chief Minister speaking with the local journalists at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto has said that the lacs of people from all over the country included Siachan Glasher, Gilgit Bultistan and other province of the country will come tomorrow to pay homage to their Shaheed Leader Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on her 4^th Death Anniversary which is being observed at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto tomorrow.

            The Chief Minister paid rich tributes to the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto she gave a great sacrifice of her life for the rights of downtrodden people and restoration of the democracy in the country, he also said that people of the country gave a mandate to the party for five years and the Anti democratic elements are trying to destabilized the democratic system in the country but they will not succeeded at any cost. The Chief Minister said that the people of the country have love and affection with Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto with their Philosophy and vision, the present Government was implementing the political Recompilation Policy in order to strength the democratic system in the country. 

            The Chief Minister also said that people party believes in democracy and always tried to their best to provide the basic facilities, job opportunities to the educated youth on merit basis, besides the widows and poor women were being provided financial assistance under Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Income Support Program.

            The Chief Minister said that the Jalsa of Imran Khan makes no difference on our party and it seems that the Imran party believes in capitalize how they can serve the poor and downtrodden people in the country. The Chief Minister said that the lacs of people will see tomorrow who will come form nock and corner of the country to pay homage to their Shaheed Leaders and Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto because the philosophy of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto in the minds of the people of and they are loving with their Shaheed leaders. He said that PPP believes to serve the downtrodden people without any discrimination and the party will remain in the people, he added. The Chief Minister also said that President of Pakistan MR. Asif Ali Zardari, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Federal and Provincial leadership of the party will address the public meeting at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto.

On the occasion the Sindh Home Minister Mr. Manzoor Hussain Wasan speaking to the media has said that strict security measures have been adopted for observing to the 4^th Death Anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto more than 6 thousand Police force will be deployed and the aerial view will monitor Security of Jalsa.

Speaking on the occasion the Minister Local Government Agha Siraj Khan Durani also said that there is lot of difference between the Jalsa and Election Campaign, when the general election will be held in 2013 the Position of Imran Khans party will be cleared.

The Madam Fouzia Wahab Federal Information Secretary of PPP said that Sardar Asif Ahmed Ali always changing his political parties he remained in PML Junejo Group, PML(N) and in PPP now he is intending to Join PTI that will make no difference on our party.

The large number of MNAs, MPAs, party leaders included Madam Shagufta Jumani, Media Coordinator to C.M Mr. Waqar Mahdi, Advisor to C.M Mr. Rashid RAbani, Provincial Minister Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto, Khursheed Ahmed Junejo, MNA Ramesh Lal large number of PPP Leaders and workers arrived at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto to pay homage to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and offered fateha and laid floral wreaths on the Mazars of Shuhda.      

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LARKANA DECEMBER 26, 2011:- President People Sindh Youth Mr. Ajiz Dhamrah lead Cycle Rally which was stared from Quid-e-Azam Mazar Karachi on December 21,2011 and the Rally was Seen off by Madam Faryal Talpur MNA at Karachi, today the Rally reached at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Ajiz Dhamrah said that the Cycle Rally participants belongs to worker of PPP ( Peoples Youth) and they are committed with the party that any difficult time they will sacrifice their lives on party leadership and to save he party and the cyclists raised the slogans of Jeay Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. They offered fateha on the Mazar of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Late Begum Nusrat Bhutto, Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto, Shaheed Shahnawaz Bhutto and Late Ameer Begum

            Earlier the Rally was welcomed by the president People Youth Larkana District MR. Saleem Soomro at Larkana Khairpur bridge, the cyclists will participated tomorrow public meeting

          

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chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah gives challans of allotment orders of plots to members of karachi press club.

Karachi: december 26: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today in a simple but impressive ceremony handedover challans of plots to members of Karachi Press Club, at Chief Minister House. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister Sindh said that Journalists, pressmen and mediamen publish and highlight the problems of society and present achievements and progress of Government to the masses. He said that mediamen and pressmen have always played a vital role for supporting democratic institutions and rule of law in Pakistan.

             Chief Minister Sindh added that it is endeavour of government to solve genuine problems of Journalists as they belong to working class of our society. He said that after fulfillment of all requirements, challans are being given to Journalists, and the old demand is being fulfilled today. Regarding, development works in Journalists colony at Hawks Bay, the Chief Minister Sindh said that funds have been release to Lyari Development Authority so that work is completed early and members of Karachi Press club could start construction of their houses. He said that tomorrow, peoples party is observing 4^th death anniversary of its great leader Shaheed Benzir Bhutto and a big public meeting is awaited at Garhi Khuda Bux. He said that the objective of public meeting is to pay homage to great leader. Chief Minister Sindh added that Journalists are and have to perform their duties and share their responsibilities, as they have to highlight viewpoint of every group and party. Syed Qaim Ali Shah further said that we have to help, assist and provide facilities to every one including the Journalists. Syed Qaim Ali Shah also thanked the Governing body of KPC for awarding Life Membership of KPC to him

             President KPC Mr. Tahir Hasan Khan and Secretary Moosa Kaleem expressed thanks for full cooperation to members of Karachi Press Club. They said that the last PPP government had announced to give plots to Journalists and present PPP government had fulfilled the commitment and Chief Minister Sindh is giving away Challans of allotment orders.  They also thanked the President Asif Ali Zardari, who had taken keen interest in finalization of allotment of plots to members of Karachi Press Club. The office bearers of KPC also thanked on behalf of Governing Body, and in recognition of valuable services being done for the country, awarded Life Membership to Syed Qaim Ali Shah.

             The ceremony was attended among others by Sindh Agriculture Minister Syed Ali Nawaz Shah, Secretary Information Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah, Secretary to C.M Sindh Alamuddin Bullo, Secretary Local Government Ali Ahmed Lund, Director General Lyari Development Authority Agha Masood, Press Secretary to C.M Sindh Allah Bachayo Memon and others.

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Chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah inaugurates programme of computerization of land records in sindh.

 KARACHI September, 07: It is prime duty and responsibility of Board of Revenue Sindh to maintain and preserve the total record of lands of Sindh province, while the computerization of all such record be strictly protected and maintained for the record and use of owners and Khatedars of such land. This was directed by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah while inaugurating the computerization programme of Land Records in Sindh, at Revenue House, Shirin Jinnah Colony this morning. He said that the integrated land records computerized system will ensure clear land titles to all land owners of Sindh.

            Syed Qaim Ali Shah further directed that the land holdings be properly recorded preserved and protected. He further said that the old land record is in very deteriorated condition, as such it is prime duty of all concerned to preserve, protect and maintain all entries and record of lands. He said that the Government of Sindh anticipates a quantum improvement in revenue as a consequence of this system, which will open up opportunities for the private sectors. Chief Minister Sindh further said that it is encouraging that the Government of Sindh has successfully completed the pilot phase of computerization of land revenue records, becoming the first provincial government to accomplish this task. He lauding the efforts of Board of Revenue Sindh said that NADRA is also being associated in this noble task, and said that the Government of Sindh is now embarking upon an ambitious record in the province, urban land records as well as rural land records.                                                                                                           

            Earlier, the Senior Member Board of Revenue Sindh Mr. Shazir Shamoon in a detailed briefing informed that the objectives of project are the automation; introduction of latest technologies like usage of satellite imagery for land use assessment and preservation of more than 100 years old revenue records. He added that a scheme of Land Administration & Revenue Management Information System (LARMIS), development of GIS (digital mapping) and preservation of Land Records & revamping of survey & settlement has been introduced under the reforms programme.

            The Senior Member BOR Sindh added that the GIS component comprising of development / customizing of GIS software; digital mapping of 23-districts, 121 Talukas and 6970 dehs; fields survey, establishment of 216 ground control points and integration of Geo-database with LARMIS and registration database has been initiated. He added that under Phase-1, pilot project has been completed; 100% mapping of all districts and Taluka’s has been completed while over 30% of deh level mapping has been completed. He further informed that these records will be electronically linked to the registration deeds companies. Senior Member BOR added that this will be a key instrument for the land title for insurance industry while micro-finance will also be available for the poor farmers. He further said that the Sindh Government also anticipates that the project will be completed in 12-months which will ensure transparency, eliminate corruption and forgery, and provide relief to a common man. He added that so far 50,000 pages record has been protected.

            The inaugural ceremony was attended among others by Sindh Finance Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Sindh Information Minister Mr. Sharjeel Enam Memon, Chief Secretary Sindh Raja Muhammad Abbas, Special Secretary to C.M Dr. Atta Muhammad Panhwar, Secretary Information Sindh Syed Safdar Ali Shah, Officers of Board of Revenue Sindh and others.

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 chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah presided meeting about rains and relief

KARACHI sep, 06:  Chief  Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today presided a high level meeting regarding rain emergency, relief and rehabilitation works, held at Chief Minister House. He said that Sindh province is facing a disaster and heavy losses of human lives, cattle and crops together with damages of houses, roads, government buildings and other infrastructure. He said that this is time of test for government and administration, and as such, all out efforts are to be made to provide immediate relief to affected people. Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that he accompanied with a team of Ministers had visited four badly affected districts of Tando Allahyar, Mirpurkhas, Badin and Tando Muhammad Khan for two days and personally witnessed the losses, damages problems and grievances. Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that he also visited and saw the arrangements made by administration and relevant departments. Chief Minister Sindh added that keeping in view the losses/damages and position of continuous standing rain water, there is acute need of food for affected families on one side and clean water for drinking on the other, on immediate basis so as to save the lives and protect them from diseases. Syed Qaim Ali Shah also directed the livestock, health, local government and revenue departments to have coordinated efforts and measures to combat the situation and provide prompt facilities for relief and rehabilitation of affected people and areas. He also announced that the legal heirs of breadearners, died during heavy rains, will be paid Rs:2,00,000-00 (Two Lac) as compensation while the dependents of non-bread earners who died due to rains will be paid Rs:100,000/- (One Lac) per each as compensation. 

Regarding losses to crops, the Chief Minister Sindh said that a joint meeting of Agriculture department and office bearers of organizations of Abadgars will be held early so as to assess the losses and know the view point and problems of growers. He also clarified that as far as the funds for development schemes are concerned there is no any cut in development funds. However he added that, the works will be started after two months, as there is water standing every where and no development work could be initiated presently. Chief Minister Sindh directed the local Government department to ensure draining out of water from various localities and towns early for which, he directed PDMA and other relevant departments to early arrange the dewatering pumps. Chief Minister Sindh also directed to prepare early  “Peoples Relief Cards” and compensation / financial assistance of Rs:10,000/= per damaged house to early handed over / paid to head of the family in all affected areas on priority basis, while the amount of Rs:10,000-00 as committed by federal government will be released soon Chief Minister Sindh stressed that there was total devastation in every nook and corner of the province and not a single site except Karachi and Hyderabad city, is left.

He emphasized upon philanthropists and well to do persons to assist and help the affected people. Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that there is urgent need of relief goods, food items, tents, medicines, and other items, as such an effective contingent Plan be chalked out, while early relief be provided to the rain affected poor people. The Director General, Provincial Disaster Management Authority Mr. Saleh Farooqui in his briefing informed that due to heavy rains, 13249- villages have been affected where 3.8 million people have been affected / rendered homeless. He added that total area of 4.1 million acres is under rain water while crop area under water is 1.77 million acres. He said that 6,90,000 persons have become homeless, out of which 1,30,000 people are residing in relief camps. Mr. Farooqui informed that so far 50,000 tents have been delivered by PDMA in rain affected districts, while the NDMA has sent committed 10,000 tents and they have further committed to send more one Lac tents for Sindh province. He added that NDMA will provide 2 Lac ration bags as per 10,000 ration bags per day. Minister for Local Government Agha Siraj Durrani informed the meeting that all T.M.O ‘s of Taluka Municipal Administration have been directed to fully assist and cooperate the district governments in various measures to combat the situation of rains in their respective areas. Various secretaries highlighted the activities of their respective departments. The meeting was attended by Senior Minister Education Pir Mazharul Haq, Minister Information Mr. Sharjeel Enam Memon, Minister Irrigation Jam Saifullah Dharejo, Minister Rehabilitation Haji Muzaffar Shujra, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh Sharmilla Farooqui, Chief Secretary Sindh Raja Muhammad Abbas, Additional Chief Secretary (P&D) Mr. Malik Israr, Senour Member BOR / Relief Commissioner Sindh Mr. Shazir Shamoon, provincial secretaries of Finance (Naveed Kamran Baloch) Health (Rizwan Ahmed), Agriculture (Agha Jan Akhtar), Local Government (Ali Ahmed Lund), Special Secretary to C.M Mr. Hafezullah Abbasi.

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 Chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah holds meeting to review releases of wheat crop-2011 at c.m house. 

KARACHI August, 12: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today presided a meeting regarding releases of Wheat Crop-2011 at Chief Minister House.Chief Minister Sindh discussed the wheat position in the province together with supply of Wheat/Atta on subsidized rate to poor people during the Holy month of Ramzan.Sindh Food Minister and Secretary Food Sindh in their presentation informed the Chief Minister Sindh that the provincial food department has almost achieved its target of procurement of wheat, and as on 30.6.2011, the department has procured 1.403 million metric tones of wheat, as against the target of 1.500 MMT. They informed that the department has a 1.523 MMT wheat stocks, which are sufficient for the province to cater the annual requirement. Regarding current position, the meeting was informed that the Government issue price is Rs.2550.00 per bag and the open market prices are slightly higher by Rs.100.00 per bag and there is pressure on Government stocks. The chakky-owners of Hyderabad Region have also demanded the releases of wheat in the district, due to high price of wheat in open market, they added. They further said that the government is expected to sustain a loss ranging Rs.4058.870 million on the stocks of 1.200 MMT depending upon market rates which are however, fluctuating. The loss so accrue shall have to be borne by the Provincial Government, they said. They further added that wheat is perishable commodity and due to infestation, deterioration and prolong storage loosing its quality and quantity. Under the circumstances mentioned above and in order to stability to the market, they proposed that existing Issue Price may be implemented from July, 2011 onward. However, any increase in price definitely will cause increase in atta price in the province, they said. Chief Minister Sindh approved that present subsidized rate of Rs.975/- per 40 K.g will be continued and in case of increase of price of wheat in market the subdized rate may be enhanced in consultation with Finance Department. Chief Minister Sindh also directed Revenue and Food Department to properly monitor process of distribution of Atta being provided to poor people on concessional rate of Rs.21/- per k.g during the Holy month of Ramadan, as there are complaints that Atta is not being provided properly to poor.The meeting was attended by Sindh Food Minister Mir Nadir Ali Magsi, Minister Finance Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Secretary Sindh Raja Muhammad Abbas, Secretary Food Mr. Naseer Jamali, Secretary Finance Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch, Secretary to C.M Sindh Mr. Alamuddin Bullo and others.

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 chief minister sindh Syed qaim ali shah distributed compensation cheques among legal heir of collapse of building effected in moosa lane lyari. 

KARACHI August, 12  Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today distributed the compensation cheques to legal legal heirs of those who were died or injured in incident of collapse of 5- floor Kasr-e-Ruqayya building in Moosa Lane, Lyari Karachi on 04 August 2011, at Chief Minister House. Those who were present on the occasion included Sindh Agriculture Minsiter Syed Ali Nawaz Shah, Sindh Minister for Irrigation Jam Saifullah Dharejo, Mr. Saleem Hingoro MPA, Mr. Najmi Alam President PPP Karachi, Mr.Saeed Ghani General Secretary PPP Karachi, Mr. Waqar Mehdi, Mr. Qasim Baloch, Mr. M. Siddique Abu Bhai; Senior Member, Board of Revenue Sindh Mr Chazar Shamon, DCO Karachi Mr. Muahmamd Hussain Syed, Secretary to CM Mr. Alamuddin  Bullo and others. Chief Minsiter Sindh expressing his deep grief and sorrows on demise of those ill-fated people. He assured that the affected people will be looked after by the Government. DCO Karachi on the occasion informed that in all 32 people were killed and 14 were injured in that accident. Chief Minsiter Sindh distributed compensation cheques to Sultan, Muhamamd Siddique, Muhammad Hussain, Yaseem Farooq (For four victims), Muahmmad Yousuf S/o Kara, Muhammad Yousif S/o M. Hussain (for two victims), Muhammad Hanif, Abdul Ghafoor (for two victims) Abdul Aziz and Faisal, Chief Minister Sindh also met each recipient and inquired about their problems. The remaining compensation cheques were distributed by Mr. Saleem Hingoro MPA among legal heirs of 22 deceased and 10 injured person at the office of DCO Karachi.                                                                 

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Peace be strictly maintained at yet disturbed areas with prompt vigilance and patrolling. Police force be deployed in commercial markets and trade centres – Syed Qaim Ali Shah.

 KARACHI August, 12: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today held a meeting at Chief Minister House to review the law & order situation in the province of Sindh particularly in Karachi.

             He said that it is responsibility of law enforcing agencies to be fully devoted to maintain the peace is disturbed areas, and proper vigilance, monitoring and prompt action be initiated against criminals and terrorists. Syed Qaim Ali Shah also directed the police officials to enhance patrolling of police in various disturbed localities, while police force be deployed till late night at commercial centres, trade and business markets and Eid Bazars throughout Sindh province so as to provide proper security to people particularly the ladies and children.

            Chief Minister Sindh further directed the police department to accelerate the process of inducting the personnel in police force so as to maintain comprehensive peace in the province. He said that the induction and appointment in police be totally on merit with transparent process.

             Syed Qaim Ali Shah also directed to post some senior police officer as DPO at Tando Muhammad Khan. He further informed that police force is being provided latest and sophisticated arms and ammunition together with vehicles. He was fully confident that officers and personnel of police department will discharge their duties efficiently and effectively to achieve further and better result ensuring security to lives and properties of commonman.

             Sindh Home Minister and I.G Police gave details of current law & order situation and assured that in the light of effective and curative measures, the law & order will fully be maintained in province particularly in Karachi. They also presented latest report to Chief Minister. The meeting was attended by Sindh Home Minister Mr. Manzoor Hussain Wasan, I.G Police Sindh Mr. Wajid Ali Durrani, Special Secretary to C.M Mr. Hafeezullah Abbasi and other police officers. 

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 chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah presides meeting regarding ramazan package at c.m. house.

KARACHI JUly, 21:  Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today presided a high level meeting at Chief Minister’s House regarding special Ramzan package for the Holy month of Ramzan for Sindh province.

chief Minister Sindh said that Ramzan Sharif is Holy month of Islam and all Muslims are observing the Ramzan Sharif with due respect and sanctity as such all measures be adopted to control the hoarding, profiteering and price hike in the all trade Centres, markets and whole sellers and retailers province. He said that the district, sub-divisional and taluka administration, law enforcing agencies, officers of food, Bureau of supply and prices and other departments should take prompt measures to curb the menace of hoarding, price hike and illegal profiteering, while prompt action be taken against those whole seller or retail traders and businessman.

Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that Federal Government had fixed the target of 1.300 million metric tones of wheat for Sindh, but he has directed the Food Department to enhance the target of procurement of wheat up to 1.500 million metric tones. Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that mill owners will be provided wheat on subsidized rates, and they will arrange provision for 10kg bags of Atta for the needy and poor people, while all Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners and Mukhtiarkars will establish Atta subsidized sell centers in all districts and Taluka headquarters. Chief Minister Sindh also directed that the Administration should ensure sell of Atta on subsidized price particularly in interior parts of province and trend of charging higher prices be curbed with effective measures.

He hoped that the poor and needy people will get benefit from this subsidy and sale of atta on concessional price must be ensured. It was informed that the Sindh Government will decide subsidized price per One Kg Atta Under Ramzan Package with in two days.Chief Minister Sindh added that for proper monitoring and ensuring effective sale of atta on subsidized price, committees comprising of offices of all concerned departments should be formed. Sindh Food Minister Mir Nadir Magsi and Sindh Secretary for Food Mr. Naseer Khan Jamali in a briefing said that the provincial food department has completed 94% procurement of wheat in the province, and so far 1.403 million metric tones of wheat has been procured. They informed that there is reserve of 15.13 lac tones of wheat in the province, and the price per 40 kg in Sindh is Rs 975/=; in Punjab is Rs:1000/=, in Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa is Rs: 975/= while the price per 40 Kg in Balochistan is Rs: 1022/=. They further informed that under Ramzan package, 2.20 lac tones of wheat will be supplied to mill owners. Chief Secretary Sindh Raja Muhammad Abbas said that he will hold meeting of all Deputy Commissioners so as to effectively maintain and monitor the distribution and sale of Wheat, establishment of subsidized sale points and supply of atta bags each of 10 Kgs in a befitting manners. The meeting was attended among others by Secretary Finance Sindh Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch, Principal Secretary to C.M Sindh Mr. Alamuddin Bullo.

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chief minister balochistan nawab aslam raisani met with chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah at c.m. house.

KARACHI JUly 20  Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani today arrived at Chief Minister House, where he was warmly greeted by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah Senior Minister Education Pir Mazharul Haq, Sindh Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, and others. Balochistan Finance Minister Mir Asim Kurdgalu and Balochistan Industries Minister Syed Ahsan Shah, and Sardar Zafar accompanied the Chief Minister Balochistan. Both the leaders, discussed matters of mutual interest. Syed Qaim Ali Shah welcomed the Chief Minister Balochistan and said that the people of Sindh and Balochistan have ulmost comman cultural heritage, traditions and costumes. He said that Pakistan is bouquet of different flowers and every flower of each province has its own column and specialty. Syed Qaim Ali Shah further said that there are cordial and brethren relation between people of Sindh and Balochistan. He said that it has remained practice of people of Sindh that during the summer season, people from Sindh had been visiting Quetta and other parts of Balochistan.

            Chief Minister Balochistan thanked the Chief Minister Sindh for warm welcome and discussed matters of mutual interest. He also discussed issues pending after approval of 18^th amendment and provincial autonomy. Chief Minister Balochistan said that people of Balochistan wants to strengthen Pakistan, and have evolved prompt measures and strategy to take all parties together under the banner of Spirit of reconciliation under grand coalition. He informed that Balochistan government has taken initiatives with the assistance and cooperation of federal government of the people of the province. Senior Minister Education Pir Mazharul Haq informed that UNICEF is providing 600- Schools in flood affected areas of the province, with all essential facilities. Chief Minister Sindh added that UNICEF and other world agencies are assisting for furtherance of education. Later, the Chief Minister Sindh hosted lunch for Chief Minister Balochistan and his delegation. Senior Minister Education Pir Mazharul Haq and Law Minister Muhammad Ayaz Soomro also attended.

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ex sindh governor kamal azfar host dinner for us ambassador for EDA. syed qaim ali shah also attended

KARACHI JUly, 19:  Former Sindh Governor Mr.Kamal Azfar last night hosted dinner in the honour of US Ambassador for Economic Development Assistance of Pakistan Mr.Robin Raphel at his residence. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah also attended the dinner. Those who attended dinner included Mr.Zaffar Hillali,Mr. M.B Abbasi and others. 

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Chief minister Sindh syed qaim ali shah expresses condolence & sorrows on death of abdul jabbar junejo.

 KARACHI JUly, 13:  Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Shah has expressed his deep grief and sorrows on sad demise of renowned scholar, writer, poet and academician Dr. Abdul Jabbar Junejo who died of kidney failure in Karachi yesterday. He has condoled his death and prayed from Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and give fortitude and courage to bereaved family members to bear the irreparable loss.

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jam madad ali  congratulates chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah.

KARACHI JUly, 13:  Leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly and Parliamentary leader of PML (F) Jam Madad Ali today accompanied by group of MPA’s called on Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah at C.M House and congratulated him on passing of three legislative bills in today Assembly session.

 He was accompanied by Mr. Ali Ghulam Nizamani MPA, Sardar Raheem Bux Bozdar MPA Dr. Muhammad Rafique Banbhan MPA and Qazi Shaubuddin Rajar.

Chief Minister Sindh thanked the Chief of PML(F) Pir Sahib Pagaro and his party MPA’s on their un-conditional support to government. Senior Minister Education Pir Mazharul Haq was also present on the occasion.

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chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah took note of sale of artificial & sub-standard inputs to growers.

KARACHI JUly, 05:  Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah has taken notice of sale of fake varieties of agriculture commodities and artificial / sub-standard pesticides in various areas of the province of Sindh particularly in Kot Ghulam Muhammad with the result, the standing crop on thousands of acres has been damaged. He has directed the Secretary Agriculture Sindh to hold enquiry of the incident and effective action be taken against involved agencies and shopkeepers. He has further directed that it must be ensured that genuine inputs, are provided to the growers. He has further asked from Secretary Agriculture Department, that where is staff of agriculture department, who may have proper vigilance and they should control the use of sub-standard and artificial inputs to the growers.

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Special Envoy of Australia Mr. Ric smith calls on chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah.

 KARACHI july 01: Former Secretary, Department of Defence and Special Envoy of Australia for Pakistan and Afghanistan Mr. Ric Smith today called on Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah at C.M House. A three member delegation also accompanied him.

           Chief Minister Sindh welcomed the Special Envoy and briefed him about socio-economic conditions and law & order situation of the province. He also informed about development works and projects so far initiated and completed. He apprised the achievements of present government particularly in the field of agriculture, mines, mineral development, industry and other sectors. 

          Issues of mutual interest were also discussed in detail. The Special Envoy of Australia discussed special food prices and other matters related to import and export of main commodities.

           They also discussed aspects of investments in various sectors in Sindh, particularly projects of processing of food items, fruit juices, fish item, prawns etc. Chief Minister Sindh also apprised the Australian Special Envoy about post flood measures and process of rehabilitation and reconstruction of flood affected areas of the province.

           The Australian Special Envoy also discussed other issues with Chief Minister Sindh. Special Secretary to C.M Sindh Mr. Hafizullah Abbasi was also present in the meeting.

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CHIEF MINISTer Sindh syed qaim ali shah hold law and order meeting at c.m house.

 KARACHI june, 30: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today presided a high level meeting regarding law and order situation in Sindh province at C.M House.

           Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister Sindh directives the police, rangers and other law enforcing agencies to have prompt and specific measures to maintain the peaceful atmosphere in the province and an strategy be evolved to curb the activities of anti-social elements and criminals. He said that efforts be made to not only fully restore the peace in all places of provinces particularly in Karachi and upper districts, and crime rate be reduced which included target killings, incidents of kidnapping for ransom, murders, theft and other crime.

          Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that people are fully expecting that law and order be controlled and it is our prime duty to come to the expectations of people. He said that he is satisfied with the efforts thereby reduction of crime rate in some districts, and hoped that coordinated steps will be taken for elimination and control of crime from Karachi. He directed the police officers to properly investigate the cases properly and sufficient evidences be provided to the Courts so that the criminals are properly investigated and convicted.

           Chief Minister Sindh observed that police officers should discuss and suggest whether there should be joint action with regard to investigation and operation, of any case so as to save the time and get prompt and proper results. Chief Minister Sindh directed the S.H.Os of Police to fully attend cases, they register and once the case is challaned, they have to pursue till finalization. With regard to dispute between management of KESC and Labour Union, Chief Minister Sindh directed the head of committee (Minister for Electric Power) Ms. Shazia Atta Marri to convene meeting and resolve the dispute between both parties. The ACS (Home) and DIG Police South were also made members of the committee. It was hoped that with settlement of dispute the protesting employees and load-shedding will be solved. Chief Minister Sindh added that unless, there is no negotiations, the matter can not be solved. 

          I.G Police Sindh Mr. Wajid Ali Durrani in his presentation informed that presently, the over all law & order situation in the Karachi city has been normalized due to joint efforts of Law Enforcing Agencies and proactive policy except few localized disturbances in Orangi, Pak Colony and Lyari. He added that only 13 cases of target killings were reported during the month of June 2011, and murder rate has decreased, while the police foiled two attempts of bomb blasts by terrorists by police averting numerous casualties.

          He informed that the eaglet force consisting of 300 personnel has been raised as a reserve force at zonal level. I.G Police Sindh high lighted situation in Pak colony (old Golimar area), Orangi, Town, Lyari Town etc. I.G Police Sindh informed that 148 accused target killers were arrested and 273 cases were detected during the year 2010-2011. He said that in 33 cases, 45 persons were kidnapped, 39 kidnappees were recovered / returned one was killed by kidnappers and 5 are outstanding while 50 kidnappers were arrested and 4 kidnappers were killed.

          He further informed that during the month of June 2011, there wee 66 encounters with criminals, 45 criminals gangs were busted, 374 dacoits / criminals and 142 proclaimed offenders / absconders were arrested. Besides, One LMG, 3 SMG/K.Koves, 12 rifles, 10 repeaters/shot gun, 365 pistols, 19 revolvers, 3 hand grenades, 1 suicide jacket, 36 dagger / Knives and 430 vehicles were recovered, he said.

           The meeting was addressed by Chief Secretary Sindh Raja Muhammad Abbas, Acting D.G Rangers Sindh Brig. Zaffar Iqbal, ACS (Home) Waseem Ahmed, CCPO Karachi Mr. Saud Mirza, RPO Hyderabad Mushtaque Shah, RPO Sukkur Zulfikar Ali Shah, DIGs of Police Karachi south, Karachi West, Secretary to C.M Mr. Alamuddin Bullo and others.

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Chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah presided meeting regarding housing society scheme for mpa’s held at c.m. house.

KARACHI june, 16: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today presided a high level meeting regarding housing society scheme for members of Sindh provincial assembly, held at C.M House.

            The meeting discussed matters pertaining to allotment of land for all elected representatives / MPA’s of Sindh Assembly for which housing Society has been formed. Chief Minister Sindh in his views opined that the present government intends to solve the housing problems of MPA’s and necessary land/plots will be allotted to registered cooperative housing society of the MPA’s of Sindh Assembly. He directed the officers of revenue department to sincerely devote their energies for the purpose and assist the committee for tracing, detecting clear land for allotment of plots to MPA’s housing society scheme. A committee comprising of six members headed by Sindh Local Government Minister Agha Siraj Durrani was formed to examine, visit and propose the sites/land places for further discussion and grant of required land.

The other members of committee are- Sindh Revenue Minister Jam Mehtab Dahar, Dr. Sikandar Mendhro MPA, Senior Member Board of Revenue Sindh Ghulam Ali Pasha, Member (LU) Board of Revenue and EDO ( Revenue) Karachi. Besides, Mr. Anwar Ali Mahar MPA and Mr. Nazar Muhammad Baloch of Board of Revenue were also coppted, who will assist for the purpose.

The meeting also discussed issues of MAI KALACHI cooperative Housing Society formed by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto during first tenure of her prime minister ship. Chief Minister  Sindh directed the officers concerned to resolve all issues and all hindrance be removed, as the Board of Revenue had already allotted 79.20 acres of land for MAI KALACHI Cooperative housing Society during the period of former Chief Minister Sindh Syed Abdullah Shah and the Society had already made necessary payment.

            Syed Qaim Ali Shah directed all concerned departments and agencies and officers to finalize the issues and all bottlenecks be resolved on priority basis. He said that negligent and corrupt officials will be dealt accordingly and prompt action will be taken against those who are found indulged in  corruption and creating unnecessary hindrances.

            Chief Minister Sindh directed EDO (Revenue) Karachi to full fill and complete all formalities and should ensure allotment / possession of 79-20 acres of land to MAI KALACHI Cooperative Housing Society as early as possible.

The meeting was attended among others by Provincial Ministers- Agha Siraj Durrani, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, Jam Mehtab Dahar, Syed Ali Mardan Shah, Syed Ali Nawaz Shah Rizvi, MPA’s - Dr. Sikandar Mendhro, Mr. Ghulam Qadir Chandi, Mr. Anwar Ali Mahar, Senior Member Board of Revenue Sindh Ghulam Ali Shah Pasha, Member (L-U) Board of Revenue Sindh, Secretary to C.M Sindh Mr. Alammuddin Bullo, EDO (Revenue) Sindh and others. 

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Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah lauds the services of bodies / persons engaged in welfare of humanity.

 KARACHI june, 14: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah has lauded the services of those institutions, organizations and persons who are working for the welfare of ailing humanity and providing the free health facility to poor and needy people. This he observed while handing over a cheque amounting to Rs.30 million to Chief Executive of the Indus Hospital Karachi Dr. Bari Khan at Chief Minister House last night. 

            He said that it is appreciated that the Indus Hospital is providing free healthcare services to the poor, needy and deserving patients. Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that to serve the humanity is worship of Almighty Allah and such organizations and persons must be encouraged. Syed Qaim Ali Shah handed over cheque amounting to Rs.30 million to Dr. Bari Khan. He assured that he will soon visit the hospital personally and will see the services being rendered by the hospital.

             Dr. Bari Khan informed that the Indus hospital is spread over 21 acres of land and located in Korangi area working since 2007, for which a group of dedicated doctors and businessmen came forward and pledged their support to make a difference to the disadvantaged communities in Karachi by establishing and maintaining a free of cost hospital that would provide high quality, premium healthcare to people who do not have quality medical treatment. 

            He further informed that the hospital is being managed by a passionate and competent team of local and expatriate professionals working round the clock, with surgical, medical, clinical facilities almost for all departments. Dr. Bari Khan informed that the Indus Hospital has also taken a leading role in the country towards the prevention of Tuberculosis by collaborating with the National Tuberculosis Programme, and a directly observed therapy short courses programme for the management of T.B. patients has been established according to WHO guidelines. He further informed that the Indus Hospital is being run at an operational cost of Rs.40 million per month. He further informed that during the period of July 2007 to December 2010, 24375 patients were treated. Advisor to C.M Rashid Rabbani, Coordinator to C.M Mr. Siddique Abu Bhai, and Special Assistant to C.M Mr. Waqar Mehdi were also present on the occasion.

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all repair works of bunds be completed before 30^th june, and directives of supreme court regarding enquiry report, be implemented: syed qaim ali shah.

 

KARACHI june, 14: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today presided a meeting of Finance, Irrigation, and Planning & Development department regarding the progress on repair and rehabilitation of Irrigation bunds , which held at Chief Minister House.

The meeting reviewed the progress on repair works of various flood protective bunds which were damaged during last year’s heavy floods. He said that as already decided, all encroachments from river Indus are to be removed, as such he directed the administration to take appropriate measures for removal of encroachments and shifting of people to safer places.

          Syed Qaim Ali Shah took serious notice of non-working of beldars, and daroghas and directed that those who are reluctant to perform duties be removed immediately. Chief Minister Sindh also directed that the orders / directives of Supreme Court with regard to enquiry report about damages and losses to flood protective bunds, be implemented in letter and spirit. He also directed the authorities and officers of Irrigation Department and administration to ensure completion of all repair works of flood protective bunds before 30^th June 2011 in all respects.

Minister Finance Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister Irrigation Jam Saifullah Dharejo, Minister Information Sindh Mr. Sharjeel Enam Memon, Chief Secretary Sindh. Mr. Abdul Subhan Memon, Secretary Finance Sindh Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch, Secretary Irrigation Mr. Khalid Haider Memon,Secretary to C.M Sindh Mr. Alamuddin Bullo and officers of Planning & Development Department highlighted detailed views of various issues.

          The meeting was informed that there is US $ 400 million Chinese concessional credit for canal lining. It was observed that the lining of canal is essential while there are 109- channels and lining of such small canals are to be completed. It was also observed that the cattle should not be allowed to go into canals, while canal paths be protected.

 It was also observed that pacca metalled canal  paths should not be constructed on canal paths of flood protected bunds, so as to properly maintain and protect those bunds. Secretary Irrigation Sindh informed the meeting that emergency is being declared in Irrigation department from tomorrow and recently engaged six retired engineers with high reputation will train the darogha’s and beldars about breaches, leakages water damages with protective measures.

          Chief Minister Sindh also observed that terms of loan are to be discussed, while feasibility report will be prepared about the proposed project. Syed Qaim Ali Shah also formed a two – member committee comprising of Provincial Ministers-Syed Murad Ali Shah and Jam Saifullah Dharejo to submit detailed report in this regard and prompt proposals be submitted.  

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chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah presided 12 th meeting of thar coal & energy board.

 KARACHI may, 14:  Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today presided the 12^th meeting of Thar Coal & Energy Board, held at Chief Minister House.

          Chief Minister Sindh said that Sindh Government intends to accelerate the pace of work for Thar Coal & Energy Board so as to make successful efforts for power generation which is essential for progress and prosperity of Country particularly for Sindh province. He said that President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani have stressed to pay full attention towards this important project, which will also generate large number of Job opportunities.

Meeting of the Board was attended by Mr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Federal Minister Finance, Mr. Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister Water & Power, Jam Mehtab Dahar, Provincial Minister Revenue, Jam Saifullah Dharejo, Provincial Minister Irrigation, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Provincial Finance Minister and Mr. Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, Advisor to CM Sindh on Investment.

The Board was given a presentation by Mr. Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, Convener of the Evaluation Committee regarding International Competitive Bidding for Thar Coal Blocks, which was constituted in the Board’s last meeting.

The Convener of the Committee explained the Evaluation Process and highlighted the proposals of the Companies, based on the financial strength, mining capabilities and project timelines; the Board, on the basis of recommendations of the Committee, allocated the Blocks offered for bidding to various local and international bidding companies.

The Board was also given an update on infrastructure development projects including water supply scheme of Makhi-Farash, Transmission Network, Railway Link, Effluent Disposal etc. Federal Finance Minister assured the Board that as these projects are vital infrastructure projects essentially required for development of Thar, the Federal Government will provide all possible assistance and funding.

The Board was also given presentation by M/s. Ernst & Young the international Consultant engaged by TCEB, on proposed Royalty Model for large scale coal mining.

The Board appreciated the work done by the Consultants and observed that as this issue would have long term financial impact for Sindh, more due diligence is required by Technical Experts. Accordingly a Technical Committee was constituted comprising of representatives from Federal Finance Division, Ministry of Water & Power, Sindh Finance Department, an International Expert, and MD Thar Coal and Energy Board.

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Friendship and relations between china and pakistan are tested, and will flourish day bay day – syed qaim ali shah.

 KARACHI may, 13:  Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that the relationship of China and Pakistan is tested with the passage of time and those relations between both governments and people, would further be strengthened day by day. This he observed while addressing the 60^th anniversary of the establishment of China & Pakistan Diplomatic relations held at Bahria Complex last night.

           He said that the pioneer of those cordial and brethren relations was Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto who was the architect of that friendship. Syed Qaim Ali Shah maintained that with his wisdom, Pakistan came nearer to China, which was clear from blessings of Chairman Maotzetung and Premier Chou En Lae. He added that United States had also approached Shaheed Bhutto to play a positive role for normalization of relations between China and USA, which he did. 

          He said that due to concerted efforts of Shaheed Bhutto, China came nearer to United States, as such we can rightly claim that with the wisdom of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the relations between both countries (China & Pakistan) were cemented, which are tested for many times even during 1965 war and 1971 war, and the same had been enhanced with passage of time. Shaheed Bhutto had said that our friendship is highest than Himalias (Mount of Everest). Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and President Asif Ali Zardari have also continued cordial relations with China. Chief Minister Sindh further said that due to frequent visits of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousif Raza Gillani for China, the Prime Minister of China also came to Pakistan and assured full support for flood affected areas, as Sindh was badly affected due to heavy floods.

           He appreciated the efforts of Consul General of China for arranging cultural programme to encourage friendship.

           Earlier, Consul General of China Mr. Zhang Jianxin presented welcome address and said that the objective of reception and cultural show entitled “Ethnic Singing & Dancing Show” (Charms of Xingiang) is to mark the 60^th anniversary of China-Pakistan Diplomatic relationship. He sad that both countries are friendly neighbors, and friendship is free of any disrespect and formalities. He added that the friendship of China and Pakistan is reliable based on strength, economic relationship, socio-economic system, and both countries fully enjoy cordial relations. 

          He assured that there will be exchange of culture of centuries with new look, new force and new opportunities to take both countries and will further be strengthened. He added that Pakistan is our good neighbor, good friend and best brother country, and the cordial relationship. 

          The Deputy Director General of Standing Committee of Peoples Congress of Zinigiang Mr. Muhametmin Yashen highlighted cultural relations between China and Pakistan and informed that he has brought Cultural Troupe of his country for performance. 

          The Ceremony was attended among others by Acting Governor Sindh/Speaker Sindh Assembly Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, Provincial Minister Ms. Shazia Atta Marri, Advisor to C.M Mr. Rashid Rabbani, Special Assistant to C.M Mr. Waqar Mehdi, and elite of city. Later, the Cultural Troupe performed many items, dances, music and singing items, which were largely appreciated by the audience.

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chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah visited Saudi Consulate in Cliftion and expressed concern on yesterday’s incident, assured to arrest the culprits soon.

 KARACHI may, 12:  Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today visited Saudi Consulate at Clifton near Gizri. He was greeted by Consul General of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Karachi. H.E.Faleh Mohammed Al- Ruhaily, vice Consul General Obaidallah Al- Harbi and others staff of Consulate.

 Syed Qaim Ali Shah on behalf of Government and people of Sindh, expressed deep sorrows and concern on yesterday’s hand grenade blast attempts in the premises of Saudi Consulate, and termed it matter of grave concern. He said that Saudi Arabia is very important Islamic State and there are religious, brethren and cordial relations between Pakistan & Saudi Arabia since centuries. He added the government will not tolerate any attempt by criminals or miscreants on Saudi Consulate.

He inquired from Vice Consul General about the details of incident, who apprised the Chief Minister Sindh about those two attempts made by some miscreants. C.C.P.O Karachi Mr. Saud Mirza and D.I.G. Police South Mr. Iqbal Mehmood also gave details of the yesterday’s blast attempts.

Syed Qaim Ali Shah maintained that law enforcement agencies have been directed to arrest the culprits as early as possible. He added that the government agencies have been directed to un-earth those miscreants elements and assured Consul General of Saudi Arabia that the Government will fully try its best to capture those elements so as to reach the actual criminals of the society.

Principal Secretary to C.M. Mr.Alamudin Bullo also accompanied. Chief Minister Sindh together with Consul General of Saudi Arabia visited places of incidents, where hand grenades were thrown and saw the minor losses. 

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ambassador of sweden to pakistan mrs ulrika sundberg called on chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah .

 KARACHI may, 12:  Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan Mrs. Ulrika Sundberg today called on Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah at C.M House. She was accompanied by Consul General Sweden at Karachi and others. Chief Minister Sindh welcomed the Ambassador of Sweden and apprised her about working and progress achieved during the period of present elected government particularly in sector of health, education, agriculture, coal mining, livestock, fisheries, industries and social welfare. Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that Government has initiated many projects in the province and major project pertains to Thar Coal and energy project, for which infrastructure is being provided there so as to attract investments. Chief Minister Sindh added that intending investors are being provided facilities to come there and work for the gasification and power generation so as to meet the needs of power in the country.

Chief Minister Sindh said that there are cordial relations between Pakistan and Sweden and the same will be further improved day by day. Ambassador of Sweden thanked the Chief Minister Sindh for warm welcome and hoped that cultural, educational, industrial and trade relations between both countries would further be improved in near future.

Chief Minister Sindh also presented traditional gifts of Sindhi Chaddar, Khais and Ajrak to her and Sindhi-cap and Ajraks to other members of delegation.

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Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali SHah attends presentation on people’s primary healthcare initiatives sindh at c.m.house.

KARACHI April 25: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today attended progress and review meeting regarding Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative, Sindh at Chief Minister House.

He said that it is an endeavour of present government to provide basic facilities of Health, Education, Employment and Socio-economic opportunities to the people. Syed Qaim Ali Shah maintained that before his government, there were complaints that most of the BHU buildings were being used by private persons for their buffaloes and donkeys, but now the situation is changed, and there is remarkable change. Chief Minister Sindh appreciated the services of PPHI and said that he was very much impressed with the working and out put of Unit. He also directed to form a committee comprising of  officers of Planning & development department, Health and Finance department and District Government’s with representatives of Health Department which will review performance and assess the requirements of programme and a report be submitted within there weeks . He directed that there should be no overlapping on various programs of Health department so as to provide maximum health facilities to the people particularly residing in far flung, less developed and deprived areas of the province. Earlier, the Project Director of PPHI Sindh Dr. Riaz Memon in his presentation program between Federal, Provincial and District Government, and all first level Health care facilities (BHU, GDS , MCHC) alongwith existing budget shall be transferred to PPHI/SRSO, and except RHCs, all facilities have been transferred. He said that the PPHI Sindh is looking after 610 basic health unites, 29 – maternity homes, 378 dispensaries, 4 – rural health centers and 8-Unanic shiffakhana’s 12 in 19 (Nineteen) districts of Sindh ( Total 1029 health facilities), while District Government  Jamshoro has signed the agreement but management has not been taken over.

He said that out of 1499 Health facilities, 1029- are with PPHI and 470 are with Health department. He added that there are 916 medical doctors, 408 – female medical officers, 1276- dispensaries / HT and 917 lady Health visitors / midwifes working under PPHI. He informed that there were 182 illegally occupied health centers under police custody or under local infleutials , which have been vaccated and functionalized. Dr. Riaz Memon informed that PPHI has introduced Mobile Ultrasound Service and 82,286 free ultrasounds were carried out. He said that under the directives of Chief Minister Sindh, Rs: 115 million as SNE for 116 health facilities, out of 156 health facilities have been approved.

Project Director further informed that PPHI has added 200-additional cold storage points in addition 425 to EPI Refrigerators and about 850 health facilities have been provided with V-Wireless telephone facilities for quick communication & transfer of messages. Dr. Riaz Memon said that 60,086 patients have been provided ASV and ARV to Rural Health facilities for free vaccination to poor patients. For establishment of linkage between Community and PPHI / Sindh, 981 – Communities have been formed to create ownership of health facilities, he said and added that PPH has conducted 34,579 Health Sessions in last one year to create awareness of diseases in rural population. He said that 24 – hours Maternity Homes have been made functional in districts of Badin, Kashmore, Sanghar, Tando Muhammad Khan and Mirpur Khas, and also at RHC Bhitshah. He also said that 300 general medical camps and 70- mobile camps ( Total = 370 – camps) were organized and medicines worth Rs: 13.728 million were provided to patients. He said that 1.203 million patients were treated which included  that 453 cases of Dog bite, 102-cases of Snake bite, 389 – deliveries were conducted, 14029 female and 27,847 children were vaccinated. He added that 31- new ambulances are being added which include 3- life saving ambulances and four water filter plants are being arranged.

            The meeting was attended by ACS (P&D) Mr. M. Ishaque Lashari, Secretary Finance Sindh Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch, Secretary to C.M Sindh Mr. Alamddin Bullo, Special Secretary Health Dr. Suresh and others.

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Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah holds meeting with chinese delegation regarding thar coal and energy project.

KARACHI aPRIL, 20:  Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah held a meeting with a 7-member Chinese delegation at Chief Minister House.    Syed Qaim Ali Shah welcomed the Chinese delegation on behalf of Government of Sindh, Cabinet of Sindh and people of the province. He said that Pakistan and Peoples Republic of China possess friendly and old relations which were strengthened during the visit of former Prime Minister Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that Prime Minister of China during his visit to Pakistan, had expressed that his country wants to invest in Pakistan particularly in energy sector. He added that China is very advanced country and have achieved remarkable development and progress in various sectors, and Pakistan intends to avail the facilities from those achievements. Chairman of state owned China Godian Group Ms. Renaiquin in her discussion informed that their group is engaged in Mining and Power sector based with coal power, solar energy, wind energy and also in petro-chemicals. She said that there group is generating 88000 MW of power in China and intend to invest in Thar Coal and, all other projects under infrastructure. She further informed that there group is generating 6000 MW through solar system and 3000 MW through wind power generation. Besides, they possess all types of machinery, equipments, operators with maintenance facility, she said. The Chinese group informed that they will prepare detailed proposal and the same will be sent to Government of Sindh for further negotiations. Advisor to C.M Sindh for investments Mr. Zubair Motiwala in his views said that Pakistan has always treated China as trust worthy and hoped that Chinese Guodian Group will fully participate in development process of Thar Coal and energy project. He added that the project is commercially viable and Chinese group can also utilize sources of solar energy and wind energy together with Coal gasification for power generation.

Sindh Secretary for Thar Coal and energy department Mr. Aijaz Ali Khan in his detailed briefing informed that there is 860 billion tones
Coal reserves in the world which include bituminous & anthracite 405-billion tones, sub-Biluminous 260 billion tones and lignite 195 billion tones.                                                                       

He added that according to survey of energy resources 2010 by world energy council, the use of coal will rise by 60% by the year 2030, while the share of coal in power generation is set to increase from 41% to 44% by 2030. He said that there is coal reserve of 186.560 billion tones in Sindh, 235 million tones in Punjab, 217- million tones in Balochistan, 90- million tones in Khyber – Pakhtonkhawa and 9- million tones is Azad Kashmir.

Mr. Aijaz Ali Khan highlighted the socio-economic impact of load-shedding said that Pakistan is facing acute energy shortages leading to socio-economic costs of load shedding is estimated at $ 37 billion between 2007 and 2012 while loss of Rs: 219 billion to industrial sector alone during 2008 in Pakistan.

He further said that the vision for Thar Coal is to develop it as a source of power generation for energy and economic security of the country and as a Hub of Petro Chemical industry while as per goal, at least 10,000 MW Power will be generated by 2020.

          Secretary Thar Coal energy department informed that the Thar Coal field been declared as special Economic Zone where there is exemption on with holding tax to shareholders on dividend for initial 30 years and there is zero percent customs duties on import of coal mining equipment and machinery including vehicles for site use, and there will be 20% ($ based) 1RR to firms which achieve financial close by December 2015 for Mine & Power Plants, and additional half a percentage for firms which financially are closed by December 2014. Besides, there is best infrastructure available at Thar, which include 70- tones load carrying capacity metalled road, , 11 kv feeder emanating from Islamkot to Thar Coal Project area with 200 Watts transformer, telephone & Internet Communication through optic fiber cable; 29- Reverse Osmosis Plants in Thar are available for provision of portable water to residents as well as project staff free of cost.

          Besides, rescue station in coal mining area at Thar coal field covering an area of 8200 sq-ft is completed and a coal library at office of Sindh Coal Authority. He added that the Government of Sindh has approved at the cost of Rs: 972.070 million for the construction of Airport at Thar for coal fields of Sindh by the Civil Aviation Authority while a lodge at Thar with 20- bedded accommodation to facilitate foreign and local investors is being constructed at Islamkot while the Government of Sindh has planned to contruct a water carrier to provide 300- cusecs water to Thar.

          The meeting was also attended by Advisor to C.M for investment Mr. Zubair Motiwala, Secretary to C.M. Mr. Alamuddin Bullo, Secretary Investment Sindh Mr. M. Younis Dagha, Mr. Asad Ali Shah, and others.

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a 5-member delegation of judicial committee of india called on chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah at c.m.house.

KARACHI aPRIL, 19:  A 5- member delegation of Judicial Committee of India called on Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah at C.M House.

Chief Minister Sindh welcomed the participants of Indian delegation and said the relations between both the neighboring countries should improve, which is in the larger interest of sub-continent and people of both countries. Syed Qaim Ali Shah also stressed the need to release the fishermen arrested on both sides. He added that this gesture of cooperation be extended so that those people should go and live with their families.

The leader of the delegation Mr. Justice ( R ) Nagendra Rai thanked the Chief Minister Sindh for warm welcome and hospitality extended to Indian delegation. The delegation included Mr. Justice ( R ) Amarji Choudhary,  Mr. Justice ( R) M.A. Khan, Mr. Justice ( R ) A.S.Gill, and officers from Ministry of external Affairs and Ministry of House India.

Besides, Chief Secretary Sindh Mr. Abdul Subhan Memon, Secretary Law Sindh Mr. Ghulam Nabi Shah, Advocate General Sindh Mr.
Abdul Fatah Malik, Secretary to C.M Sindh Mr. Alamuddin Bullo, and others were also present on the occasion. Later, the Chief Minister Sindh presented Shield of C.M House to the leader of Judicial Committee of India. He also gave traditional gifts of Ajrak and Sindhi Cap to them, followed by dinner hosted by Chief Minister Sindh.

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Chief minister sindh syed qaim ali shah performed balloting of 4000 tractors for small growers.

 KARACHI aPRIL, 16:  Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today performed balloting of 4000 tractors for growers/abadgars of Sindh province in a simple but impressive ceremony held at Chief Minister House. 

          He said that present government under its party manifesto has efforted to boost up agriculture sector on one hand and make concerted efforts for alleviation of poverty in the province particularly people belonging to deprived society. Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that the agriculture sector is an important sector of economy of our country and it is credit to present government that prompt measures have been taken in a short period, with the result, not only the country has seen the progress and development in agriculture sector but also expansion of cultivation and increase in yield had brought reduced the poverty in the province. Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that our province fully depend on agriculture as 70 percent people are dependable on agriculture sector. Chief Minister Sindh further said that the schemes of provision of tractors to small growers and abadgar having land of 25 acres are being provided facility of tractors, which is combined contribution and facility of Federal Government and Sindh Government as an incentive.

           Syed Qaim Ali Shah added today we are distributing 4000 tractors among abadgars / growers by balloting in a transparent manner. He informed that there is subsidy of Rs.2 lac on small tractors and Rs.3 lac on big tractors, 25 percent tractors will be supplied to female haris. He informed that 5000 tractors were distributed among growers / abadgars last year in a transparent manners through computer and there was limited number of applications while this year more than 46,000 applications have been received from grower. Chief Minister Sindh paid rich tributes to the vision and leadership of President Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, who as an incentives to growers, raised the price of wheat last year, with the result maximum area was brought under cultivation and our province became self sufficient in produce of wheat and other crop like rice, sugarcane, fruits and vegetables. Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that there is prosperity among zamindars and growers and the poverty has reduced in persons engaged in agriculture sectors.

           He added that there is increase in yield per acre for many crops with the result, it is first time that Sindh province has exported the wheat. He added that before present government, the government of Sindh has made frequent requests to Punjab Government for supply of wheat. Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that there is still storage of more than 2 lac maunds of wheat pertaining to last years crop, while there was increase in yield of cotton also. He added that due to policy of government, there is improvement in agriculture sector and even in comparison of other 3 provinces, there is increase in per acre yield of many crops and together with zamindars, the haries are also happy. He also said that inspite of heavy floods last year, the government, earned foreign exchange by exporting crops.

           Chief Minister Sindh maintained that under vision of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and policies of President Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, the Women are being encouraged and 25 acres each are being given to female haris. He said that so far 50,000 acres of land has been distributed among female haris while this year also 50,000 acres land will be distributed among female haris.

           The ceremony was attended among others by Federal Minister for Hajj and Labour, Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, Sindh Agriculture Minister Syed Ali Nawaz Shah, Sindh Law Minister Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, Advisor to C.M Rashid Rabbani, Chief Secretary Sindh Mr. Abdul Subhan Memon, Additional Chief Secretary (P&D) Mr. Muhammad Ishaque Lashari, Secretary to C.M Mr. Alamuddin Bullo, Secretary Agriculture Agha Jan Akhtar, Secretary Information Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah, Secretary Irrigation Mr. Rafiq Ahmed Memon, MPAs, office bearers of Sindh Chamber of Agriculture, Sindh Abadgar Board and others.

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Police pickets and proper security will be ensured in all parts of karachi city particularly in old city areas: Syed Qaim Ali shah.

KARACHI April, 04: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today held a meeting with traders and businessmen of Karachi at C.M House.

          Talking to them, Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that it is prime responsibility of government and law enforcement agencies to maintain law and order and provide proper security of life and property of people. He said that traders, industrialists and businessmen community play important role in strengthening the economy of country, while concerted efforts have been orders to curb the menace of “Bhatta Khori, kidnapping for ransom, robberies, dacoitees and lawlessness.

          He directed the CCPO Karachi to revive the community policing system in Karachi and a proper, effective and prompt policing system be enforced in various commercial and business centers, SITE area, residential housing societies engaged in “Bhatta Khori”, kidnapping for ransom and dacotiees. Syed Qaim Ali Shah said that it is joint responsibility of government, law enforcing agencies and society to make concerted joint efforts to maintain strict law & order measures.

Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that the Government is making administrative & political measures to do the needful in this regard. He directed the CCPO Karachi to arrange immediate police pickets in Old City areas like Denso Hall, Joria Bazar, Boulton market, Tower, New Chali , Kharadar etc. and police force number be enhanced / increased in SITE area while police patrolling and visit of various business areas be regularly maintained for smooth business activities in the city. It was also decided to activate the Public Safety Commission programme and necessary steps will be taken early. Chief Minister Sindh said that for proper control of law & order, price control and other steps, magisterial powers are being revived and for the purpose federal government has been approached, and accordingly necessary amendments will be made. It was decided in the meeting that for un-earthing the unlicensed arms, a campaign will be launched, and licenses of arms will be surrendered and fresh computerized arm licenses will be issued. The meeting was informed that there is big quantity of arms without license in the province particularly in Karachi. Earlier, the Chairman Businessman group Mr. Siraj Kassim Teli presented problems faced to businessmen, traders and industrialists of the city. The meeting was also attended by Sindh Home Minister Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza, CCPO Karachi Mr. Saud Mirza, DIG Police (South) Iqbal Mehmood, Tahir Khaliq, Haroon Farooqi, Anjum Nisal, Talat Mehmood, and others. 

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Ppp government has always encouraged the measures for independent print & electronic media – syed qaim ali shah.

KARACHI April, 01: Journalism is an important and noble profession, and newspapers and media play important role for liaison with people, and bring the grievances / problems to the notice of Government, while the present government of Pakistan Peoples Party has always encouraged the positive measures for the development furtherance of independent Journalism and media. This was observed by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah while talking to 6-members of newly elected office bearers of All Pakistan Newspapers Society, who met with him at Chief Minister House today. He congratulated the newly elected office bearers of APNS and said that there is significant importance and prominence of print and electronic media during present developed age, while the newspapers and T.V. channels are fully efforting to impart the knowledge to people. Syed Qaim Ali Shah informed the delegation on that daily early in the morning, he use to read newspapers, and performs other assignments / engagements later.

Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that he also read editorials and articles/write ups thus gets latest information and prompt knowledge about situation and happenings. Replying to a question, the Chief Minister Sindh said that summary regarding issuance of advertisements of provincial government departments to electronic channel rooted through information department has been approved. The APNS delegation appreciated the measures of Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, thereby payments have been made to newspapers on account of advertisements, which are regularly being paid.

He said  that credit goes to Sindh Government throughout Pakistan, and payment of outstanding dues was an acute problem, and the same has been solved with sincerity and devotion by Chief Minister Sindh, thereby obtained sympathies of newspapers. APNS delegation also thanked the Chief Minister Sindh on his support and Cooperation, and observed that it is generally and unanimous view of press community that the services and efforts for resolving the issues of media and newspapers are prominent. The delegation also extended invitation to the Chief Minister Sindh to attend “Regional Press Convention” to be held in the month of April 2011 at Lahore, and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani will attend the convention as Chief guest. The delegation also urged the Chief Minister Sindh to establish MEDIA CITY and Journalists be provided plots on concessional rates. They also proposed to allocate one percent development budget for awareness of masses through print and electronic media. Besides, the quota of advertisements for Regional newspapers be also fixed, the APNS delegation added. They further said that Punjab Government and newspaper owners of Punjab also admit that issue of payments for newspapers have been resolved in a transparent way. The delegation apprised that APNS will present Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah as a symbol and trend, and informed that Sindh Information department and PID will not release advertisement through those agencies, which are not registered with APNS. The APNS also assured the Chief Minister Sindh that they will fully cooperate the government. The APNS delegation comprised of Mumtaz A. Tahir, Syed Sarmad Ali Secretary General APNS, Qazi Asad Abid, Javed Mehar Shamsi, Syed Faseeh Iqbal and Jameel Akber Kazi. Special Assistant to C.M. Mr. Waqar Mehdi Secretary Information Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah and Press Secretary to C.M Allah Bachayo Memon were also present.

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Chief Minister sindh syed qaim ali shah inaugurates international halaL conference.

KARACHI Marach, 22: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today inaugurated International Halal Conference organized by Sindh Board Investment, at a local hotel.

          Addressing the inaugural session, Chief Minister Sindh said that it is gratifying to know that a number of foreign investors have earmarked Pakistan as a suitable location in the region for establishing industries. He said that we are aware that Pakistan is facing numerous challenges and one of the most important of these, is the need to put the country sincerely on the road to industrial progress, translating into socio-economic prosperity for the people of this country of more than160 million people.

          Chief Minister Sindh added that Pakistan’s strategic location makes it convenient destination solution for setting up industrial units designed to serve the entire South Asian, Middle Eastern and Central Asian region. In addition to a disciplined and skilled labour force, the country now has a growing infrastructure of commercial ports on the strategic Arabian sea coastline, a large network of civil airports and fast expanding road and rail links, he added.

          Chief Minister Sindh said that there is no dearth of resources and talent in our country, and all require is to pool these for the progress of our great nation.

          Syed Qaim Ali Shah further maintained that the time has come for the country to take full advantage of its strategic location and other plus points so that it can start playing its role as a hub of industrial activity, that not only drives the national economy forward at a rapid pace and also serve the regional industrial needs.

Sindh province is blessed with a host of attractive business and investment opportunities, he said.

Syed Qaim Ali Shah further said that the competitive advantage of Sindh province rests on its strategic location, as major seaports, alongwith its extensive industrial infrastructure, 352 k.m. long coastline and the potential to generate renewable energy, abundant mineral resources, better educational system, a young and educated workforce and a politically strong and stable government. He said that Karachi has attraction for foreign investors and in case, we make efforts to create awareness of Halal sector potential, the investment will start flowing in. he also stressed upon Sindh Board of Investment to pool all its resources to channelize the investment in the right direction ensuring the provisioning of the required facilities to the entrepreneurs. Syed Qaim Ali Shah termed the International Halal Conference as a mega event in the history of Pakistan which will certainly drive the national objective of rapid industrialization forward and put Pakistan firmly on the road to true economic and industrial progress.

          Syed Qaim Ali Shah said the Board has been assigned the responsibility of promotion of investment in all sectors of economy, facilitation of local and foreign investors for speedy materliazation of their projects and enhancement of Sindh’s international competitiveness and contribution to economic and social development, as the BOI is ready to accept the multifac challenges and this conference is a manifestation of their will. He also termed the conference as educative and informative, and congratulated the organizers, with prayer to serve with honesty and dedication.

          Earlier, Advisor to C.M Sindh for Investment Mr. Zubair Motiwala, Secretary Investment Sindh Mr. Younis Dagha and Dato Sri Jamil Bedier, Chief Executive officer, Halal Industries Dev. Corporation Malaysia in their speeches highlighted the objectives and efforts so far made for International Halal conference. It was informed that 70 percent of Halal markets are run by non-Muslims mainly in Brazil, Argentines, Thailand, Japan and China while only in US, Muslims spend US D16 billion. The services of renowned leader of Malaysia Mahteer Muhammad were also appreciated in the conference. The conference was largely attended by local and foreign intending investors, industrialists and businessmen.

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repair and reconstruction work of dykes  be completed well in time-syed qaim ali shah.

 

KARACHI 21.03.2011: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah today presided a high level meeting regarding repair of flood protective bunds at C.M House.

            He said that time limit is very precious as next flood season is coming, as such concerted efforts be made to complete the work of strengthening and restructuring the flood protective bunds well in time before the end of May-2011.

            Syed Qaim Ali Shah added that during his recent visit of interior parts, there were complaints from people of different walks of life against pace of repair works on bunds. He added that some of the elders were giving suggestions in the light of their experience while there were complaints from contractors with the regard to non payment of bills.

            Chief Minister Sindh said that there is problem of funds and provincial government is making all out efforts to face the challenge, and will meet the needs properly. Chief Minister Sindh added that Federal Government had assured to provide funds worth Rs: 5 billion and out of which Rs:2.5 billion are to be released immediately. He said that Federal Government is being approached to early release the funds so as to complete the repair work of bunds.

            Chief Minister Sindh was of the view that work on ADP schemes is also being done slowly. He added that there is no issue of funds or any release in ADP, as after cut in budgetary allocation, total allocations of funds in ADP and M&R is being ensured.

            Earlier the Minister Finance Syed Murad Ali Shah presented briefing about position of funds and allocation so far made for repair works of bunds. He said that there was cut of 33% in annual budget of Rs: 115 billion, which was reduced upto Rs: 77 billion. He added that the Government of Sindh has so far released Rs; 2.6 billion to Irrigation department so as to meet the needs of repair of bunds. He added that the Irrigation department was released funds on 28^th February 2011 which were authenticated on 8^th March 2011.

            Minister Irrigation Mr. Jam Saifullah Dharejo informed that 39 schemes belonging to Irrigation deparment were taken, for which there was commitment of allocation of Rs: 5 billion to be received by provincial government in two parts. Meeting was also informed that Federal government is further providing Rs: 1 billion allocation for repair of bunds. The meeting was also attended by Advisor to C.M for Planning & Development Mr. Qaisar Bangali, Additional Chief Secretary (P&D) Mr. Muhammad Ishaque Lashari, Secretary Finance Mr.Naveed Kamran Baloch, Secretary Irrigation Mr. Rafique Memon, Secretary to C.M Allamddin Bullo and others.

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