Speaking to reporters in Karachi, the PPP leader said the Sindh government has consistently raised the city’s issues with federal authorities in Islamabad. At the party level, he has also repeatedly engaged with the PML-N to push for the fulfillment of commitments made to the metropolis.
When asked about Islamabad’s apparent lack of interest in addressing Karachi’s issues, the PPP leader said, “At the government level, it’s the Sindh and federal governments that interact, while at the party level, it’s the PPP and PML-N that engage.”
He added, “We repeatedly draw the prime minister’s attention to Karachi’s key issues, including projects like K-IV. We remain hopeful that the prime minister will continue to work on his promise to bring ‘Shehbaz Speed’ to Karachi’s development.”
New Title: Criticizes Federal Government for Lack of Global Aid Appeal
The PPP chairman offered a nuanced perspective on the federal government’s response to recent floods. While praising the declaration of an agricultural emergency and relief in August electric bills as positive steps, he criticized the failure to launch a global aid appeal for the affected communities, calling it “unfortunate.”
He explained the reasons behind his persistent call for a global aid appeal, stating that the delay is directly hindering timely assistance for flood-affected people.
“When a disaster of this scale strikes, the immediate response should be to reach out to international organizations that are specifically established to help in such situations,” he said.
“You inform them that a natural calamity has hit your country, and seek assistance from those who have the technical expertise—whether in health, disaster management, or climate-related challenges. Unfortunately, that appeal still hasn’t been made. As a result, the immediate relief and rescue support that Pakistan should have received has yet to arrive.”
