Sindh government aims to ‘improve’ security for Chinese nationals

KARACHI: Sindh Interior Minister Ziaul Hasan Linjar chaired a meeting focused on improving security for Chinese nationals involved in different projects across the province.

According to sources, officials discussed protective measures for people associated with both, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and others.

Linjar stated that it was imperative for an integrated and strengthened security protocols to ensure the safety of Chinese workers.

He called for an improved and better measures to address concerns related to the critical projects, some worth billions of dollars.

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Meanwhile, irrigation minister Jam Khan Shoro, reported that only 50 per cent of cultivable land  to the province.

The southern province is currently being underutilised due to a severe water shortage. The situation poses huge issue for farmers and the agriculture sector overall.

To address the issues, the Sindh Assembly approved resolutions to launch a plantation drive aimed at increasing greenery and improving the averment.

The assembly passed a resolution advocating for the return of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist currently imprisoned in the United States.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department introduced a new e-inventory management system designed to improve resource management more effectively.

A department spokesperson announced management that the system will enable real-time monitoring of procurement activities and available resources.

The e-inventory management system will allow officials to track items and resources used by every officer and staff member. It will also maintain detailed records of procurement activities valued at Rs5 billion.

Such hefty cost will be covered by the Department of Interior and its affiliated departments.

Currently, the system documented over 19,000 assets, streamlining inventory and management while improving accountability.