KARACHI (Dunya News) - A high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to further strengthen Pakistan-China bilateral cooperation and review progress on joint projects across multiple sectors.
During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted of the memorandums of understanding signed during the recent visit of Asif Ali Zardari to China.
The Chief Minister termed the visit highly significant and said that China is not only a neighboring country but also a brotherly nation of Pakistan.
He directed that cooperation in energy, livestock, environment, agriculture, and emergency services should be expedited, and timely implementation of all projects must be ensured.
He emphasized that MoUs should not remain merely on paper but should be translated into practical progress with clear timelines and accountability mechanisms.
The meeting also discussed a major industrial project to convert Thar coal into gas for fertilizer production, under which ammonia and urea production will be carried out using local coal resources. The feasibility study of the project is expected to be completed by May 2026, which the Chief Minister termed important for energy security and agricultural stability.
In addition, projects related to modern livestock registration, vaccination and disease diagnosis systems, sewage treatment, water supply, and environmental improvement were also reviewed.
The Chief Minister directed that cost-effective and sustainable solutions should be prioritized over expensive projects.
The meeting also considered proposals for establishing a Controlled Agriculture Science and Education Park, plastic and rubber recycling projects, and modern firefighting systems, including suggestions to develop these initiatives within Special Economic Zones.
The Chief Minister instructed all concerned departments to remove bottlenecks, accelerate implementation, strengthen coordination with Chinese partners, and facilitate investors. He reiterated that Pakistan-China cooperation offers immense opportunities for Sindh’s development, and only transparency, timely execution, and effective monitoring can convert these projects into long-term economic benefits.