The Sindh government has taken a significant step towards empowering women by launching a new initiative, Pink Scooters, which aims to provide affordable and convenient transportation for women in the province. The announcement was made by Sharjeel Memon, the senior minister of Sindh, who stated that women who travel by private taxis often face harassment, and the Pink Scooters service will be driven by women, ensuring a safer and more comfortable experience for female passengers.
The Pink Scooters initiative is part of the government’s efforts to promote electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce carbon emissions. The Sindh government has already provided free EVs to women in the province, and Memon claimed that no other province has offered this service to women.
According to Memon, over 20,000 women have applied for driving licenses, and the government is providing free licenses and training to women who want to drive. The initiative has been successful, with electric buses also operating smoothly and more on the way.
Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari praised the government’s efforts, stating that the introduction of electric scooters for women will make it easier for them to commute to offices and other destinations. He emphasized the importance of providing employment opportunities, and the government’s efforts to promote entrepreneurship in the Dhabiji Economic Zone.
Memon also emphasized the need to promote EV technology, suggesting that EV manufacturing should be set up in the Dhabiji Economic Zone. President Asif Ali Zardari had also raised this issue during his visit to China, urging investment in EVs and the establishment of new industries in Pakistan.
The Sindh government’s efforts to promote EVs and provide affordable transportation to women have been praised by various stakeholders. However, the opposition party, MQM, has criticized the government’s handling of the situation in Karachi, which has been severely affected by heavy rainfall.
The MQM’s leader, Ameenul Haque, claimed that the city has been left to fend for itself, with the government seemingly unaware of the gravity of the situation. However, the Sindh government’s spokesperson, Sadiya Javed, defended the government’s response, stating that the opposition should focus on addressing the city’s problems rather than politicizing them.
The government has also taken steps to address the issue of waterlogging in the city, with the Chief Secretary of Sindh ordering the transfer of assets to the provincial government. The assets include properties, gardens, agricultural land, and pay orders, which will be used to address the city’s infrastructure needs.
In other news, the Pakistani government has announced plans to establish women’s facilitation centers in all judicial complexes across the country. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Law and Justice Commission, which was chaired by Chief Justice Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi.
The commission noted that the number of terrorist incidents in Pakistan has decreased since the launch of Operation Ghazi-Allah, which was launched in response to the Peshawar school attack. However, the “Center for Research and Security Studies” has released a report highlighting the continued threat of terrorism in the country.
In other developments, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has taken steps to address the issue of electricity supply in the city. The KMC has announced plans to implement a solar power system to meet the electricity needs of the KMC building.
The MQM has also criticized the Sindh government’s handling of the situation in the city, with the party’s leader, Ameenul Haque, warning that any foreign attack on Iran will be met with a severe response. The MQM has also criticized the government’s handling of the situation in the city, with the party’s leader, Ameenul Haque, warning that any foreign attack on Iran will be met with a severe response.
In sports news, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has rejected an appeal by Pakistani cricketer Fawad Alam to overturn a ban imposed on him for alleged ball-tampering. However, the PSL has also announced plans to introduce a new system to prevent ball-tampering during matches.
Finally, the Iranian government has condemned the US-Israeli attack on the Pasteur Institute in Iran, calling it a “shameful” act. The attack has been widely condemned by the international community, with many
