Karachi: At the close of the 8th annual Microsoft conference, Provincial Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah outlined the Sindh government’s commitment to fostering economic growth through skill-based training and development of small to medium-sized enterprises. The Minister detailed various initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and supporting business growth across the province.

According to Directorate General Information and PRs – Sindh, the event featured discussions on the Sindh Enterprise Development Fund and the Peoples Poverty Reduction Project, highlighting successful initiatives such as interest-free loans for rural families and substantial funding for local business projects. The conference brought together key figures from the financial and academic sectors, including the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and other dignitaries, to discuss strategies for enhancing Sindh’s economic landscape through partnerships between the public and private sectors.

The government’s efforts include rebuilding over 1.5 million homes destroyed in the 2022 floods and investing in infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships. Minister Shah emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with banks to support community-based business ventures and encourage economic growth in rural areas.