Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has disclosed that the Sindh government is currently engaged in the construction of 2.1 million complimentary houses as part of an extensive housing project.
Speaking at the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sindh Transport Department and KFC Pakistan in Karachi, he stated, “Ownership of these houses is being granted to women to fortify their societal role and ensure family stability.”
The MoU aims to enhance public-private collaboration for transport and social empowerment initiatives, with a particular emphasis on women. Memon highlighted the provincial government’s broad-ranging efforts to uplift and empower women, designating it a core priority of the Pakistan Peoples Party-led administration.
Pink Transport Revolution for Women
The minister also discussed the successful introduction of the Pink Bus Service in Sindh, exclusively for women, and announced the government’s decision to undertake another significant step – providing free pink electric scooters to women across the province.
“Every year, women will be provided with free scooters so they can commute independently and safely,” Memon said, adding that more than 8,000 women have already applied for this initiative.
Complimentary Driving Training and Licenses
Memon shared that 144 women have received driving licenses under this initiative thus far, while Transport Secretary Riza Pir confirmed that the government will not only offer free driving lessons but will also cover the cost of license issuance for all participating women.
“We aim to dismantle every barrier that impedes women from achieving mobility and financial independence,” the minister stated.
The minister noted the Pakistan Peoples Party’s strong historical commitment to advocating for women’s rights. “It was during our government that women were issued CNICs and granted the right to vote. We are proud of this legacy and are actively expanding upon it,” he concluded.
