Sindh CM announces Rs10million for families of martyred in Indian aggression

KARACHI: In a recent development, the Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, stated on Friday that seven people from the province died in the recent Indian aggression.

According to the details, the deceased included six Pakistan Air Force personnel located in Bolari and one civilian, Mukhtiar Leghari, from Ghotki.

During the flag-hoisting ceremony at the New Sindh Secretariat for a special observance known as the Pakistan National Day of Gratitude, commemorating the successful response to Indian aggression against Pakistan, the chief minister announced that he will provide at least Rs. 10 million for each martyr’s family and Rs. 1 million for the injured people.

Adressing the ceremony, Shah praised the sacrifices of Pakistan’s armed forces while specifically noting, “It is the foremost duty of every citizen of Pakistan to defend the territorial integrity of the homeland,” stating he was proud of the nation’s armed forces and mobilized citizens for their courage and unity to provide a unified response.

Shah congratulated the Sindh people for their patriotism and resilience. The Chief Minister emphasized the crucial role that the youth of Sindh have played in protecting and safeguarding the nation, as well as reiterated the province‘s commitment, alongside the armed forces, to face any external threats to Pakistan.

He made it clear that the people of Sindh continue to be vigilant against hostile agendas and are ready to defend national interests. When asked about the engagement, Shah stated that it was part of a bigger national process initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that day.

He added that he would later pay tribute at the Martyrs‘ Monument in Malir Cantonment and also take part in a special session of the Sindh Assembly for national unity and to pay tribute to Pakistan‘s success in defence.

On the upcoming provincial budget, Shah responded that it is being prepared under PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari‘s leadership.

It is important to note that some of the priorities are clean drinking water, sanitation, solar energy, health, education, and restoring the significant infrastructure damage caused by flooding.

While admitting that some of the economic problems we are facing stem from the IMF deal, he assured that the government would present a budget that accommodates the public’s felt needs of the provinces and encourages welfare.