By Pervaiz Mughal
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to supporting Sindh’s development and improving the well-being of its people during a meeting with Governor Syed Nehal Hashmi.
The governor called on Dar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where they discussed development priorities across the province, including industrial growth, infrastructure projects and measures to promote trade and investment.
The discussions also focused on strengthening Karachi’s commercial hubs and making better use of their potential to expand economic activity. Both sides discussed the importance of closer coordination between the federal and provincial governments to accelerate development projects and address the province’s needs.
Governor Nehal Hashmi highlighted the need for stronger federal-provincial cooperation to ensure that development initiatives produced tangible benefits for residents. He stressed that targeted support from the federal government was important for improving public service delivery and creating new economic opportunities.
He also discussed the importance of industrial development and infrastructure improvements in supporting business activity and strengthening the provincial economy.
Dar described Sindh as a key pillar of Pakistan’s economy and highlighted its importance as the country’s primary economic gateway and centre of maritime trade. He said Karachi’s commercial and maritime significance made the province particularly important for national economic growth and international trade.
The deputy prime minister expressed confidence that the provincial leadership would continue taking effective measures to address Sindh’s pressing development needs. He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to extending support to the provincial administration and working together to improve public welfare.
