Sindh Information and Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon has announced the provincial government’s desire to run a bullet train from Karachi to Sukkur.
During a press conference in Karachi, Memon stated that there are numerous investment opportunities in Pakistan, and various government departments would meet with foreign investors to attract capital.
Memon highlighted the importance of improving transportation in Karachi, calling the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) a top priority for the provincial government.
“Sindh government in planning to run a bullet train from Karachi to Sukkur,” he said in a presser, adding that the the project will be launched in two-phases.
He further stated that the government plans to set up a plant in Karachi to provide affordable buses, which would create jobs for the local population.
The Information Minister also addressed the existing motor vehicle fitness law, stressing its importance in ensuring that vehicles on the road meet safety standards.
He pointed out that the government’s job is to work for the welfare of the people, not engage in unnecessary public disputes.
In response to questions about the opposition, Sharjeel Memon criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), accusing the party of following foreign agendas.
He said that the founder of PTI has consistently harmed Pakistan, referencing previous calls for civil disobedience and actions such as damaging national assets, including PTV and Radio Pakistan.
Memon also responded to rumors about threats to PTI’s founder’s life, stating that he was not aware of the specifics, but suggested that if anyone knew more, it would be former minister Faisal Vawda, who is based in Islamabad.
On the topic of foreign investments, the minister shared that Sindh has seen the highest foreign investment in Pakistan. He noted a recent meeting between foreign investors and the Chief Minister of Sindh, where the focus was on creating job opportunities for youth.
In the medical sector, Memon announced an expected $1 billion investment and highlighted the commitment to further investment in the Dhabeji Foreign Economic Zone, which is projected to create 50,000 jobs.
He also pointed to Thar as a key area for low-cost electricity generation, citing the region’s coal as a valuable resource for Pakistan’s energy needs.
