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Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah has welcomed Italian investors’ interest in Karachi, assuring them of his government’s full support in expanding trade and investment opportunities.
During a meeting at CM House with Italy’s new Consul General, Fabrizio Bieli, Murad Ali Shah congratulated him on his appointment and discussed avenues for bilateral economic collaboration.
The Italian diplomat highlighted his country’s growing interest in Karachi’s investment potential.
Recalling past partnerships, Shah mentioned Italian firms’ contributions to the Tarbela Dam construction and Karachi-Hyderabad Superhighway.
However, he noted the absence of major Italian-backed projects in recent decades.
The Chief Minister urged Italian investors to explore public-private partnership projects in Sindh, particularly in wastewater treatment and desalination.
Both sides agreed to enhance coordination to facilitate investment opportunities.
Earlier to this, Shah called for urgent measures to tackle the province’s escalating water crisis, warning that future generations will suffer if immediate steps are not taken.
In his World Water Day message, Shah stressed that water conservation is a collective responsibility and urged citizens to prevent wastage. He highlighted the severe shortage in Sindh, which is threatening agriculture, fishing, and the economy due to declining water availability.
“The Indus River’s reduced flow has put millions of jobs at risk,” he stated, blaming climate change and unequal water distribution for the crisis.
Shah also criticized the construction of new canals on the Indus, warning that such projects could worsen water shortages and lead to drought conditions in Sindh. He demanded that the federal government ensure fair water distribution among provinces.
“How can new canals be built when Sindh’s fertile lands are already deprived of water?” he questioned, calling for immediate intervention to prevent a potential famine.
Regarding the Indus Delta, Shah warned that years of water scarcity have caused millions of acres of land to submerge into the sea. He reaffirmed that the PPP government has a strategy to address the crisis and urged a united effort to conserve every drop of water.
