Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah emphasized Karachi’s status as the highest revenue-generating city in Pakistan, attributing this success to the provincial government’s efforts to create business opportunities. Speaking to a delegation from the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mr. Shah highlighted the government’s role in fostering a favorable environment for commerce and trade, urging the business community to promote Karachi as a peaceful and investment-friendly city.

According to Chief Minister Sindh, the meeting included discussions on various initiatives and events that signify improved conditions for business in Karachi. Mr. Shah noted the ongoing World Cultural Festival, featuring artists from 44 countries, as an example of the city’s conducive environment for business. He encouraged the business community to recognize and promote these positive developments.

The meeting was attended by several provincial ministers, including Sharjeel Memon, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, and Jam Ikram Dharejo, along with Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab and other officials. The KCCI delegation raised concerns about utilities, infrastructure, and transport, prompting discussions on government measures to address these issues.

Mr. Shah assured that efforts are underway to make electricity more affordable and address gas shortages, with plans to engage the federal government for solutions. Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon discussed transport issues due to ongoing development projects, inviting KCCI members to invest in electric buses with government incentives.

Minister Home Zia Lanjar highlighted improved coordination between police and the business community, while Mayor Wahab detailed projects to enhance water supply for industrial purposes. Secretary Health Rehan Baloch committed to expanding hospital outpatient departments to meet increasing demand.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to address outstanding issues, including the Infrastructure Cess, and to reconcile water charge debts amounting to Rs72 billion. Both the government and KCCI expressed a commitment to utilizing resources for the city’s infrastructure development.