International Nursing Day: Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah pays tribute

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah hailed nurses as the “backbone of our healthcare system” in his message on International Nursing Day, acknowledging their unwavering service and professionalism.

“Nurses play an unforgettable role in society, and I salute their dedication,” Shah stated. He stressed that respecting nurses is a collective duty and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to resolving their challenges.

The chief minister praised nurses worldwide for their professional excellence and spirit of service, calling them indispensable to healthcare. He highlighted that the Sindh government is actively working to advance the nursing sector through education, training, and welfare initiatives.

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Shah outlined several measures taken by his administration, including, expansion of nursing colleges and improving their standards, increasing opportunities for aspiring nursing professionals, significant salary raises and financial benefits for nurses as well as promoting research in the nursing field to enhance expertise.

Earlier in February, stressing on the need for Pakistanis to aim for high-end skilled UAE workforce market instead of unskilled labour, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi said that the days of unskilled workers landing jobs are now numbered.

“We now need to train accountants, IT professionals, bankers, AI experts, physicians, nurses and pilots,” he was quoted during an interview with Gulf News.

He added that the gulf’s burgeoning demand for skilled workers can be fulfilled by Pakistanis if they focus on improving their skills and treat this like an opportunity.