Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Hyder Shah has directed local authorities to expedite the construction of a new Circuit House to address the acute shortage of accommodation for visiting dignitaries in the city.

The directive was issued by the Chief Secretary to the Deputy Commissioner Sukkur during his official visit today, instructing him to prepare and submit a detailed scheme immediately so that the project can be initiated under the direct supervision of the Deputy Commissioner. Commissioner Sukkur, Abid Saleem Qureshi, highlighted the issue, stating, “There is a lack of a Circuit House in Sukkur, whereas Khairpur has an excellent Circuit House building.”

During his tour, the provincial head, accompanied by Commissioner Qureshi and Deputy Commissioner Sukkur Nadir Shahzad Khan, also inaugurated the newly constructed Deputy Commissioner Complex and the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Taluka Sukkur City, where he was given a detailed briefing on the new facilities.

Praising the local administration, Syed Asif Hyder Shah said that “an excellent team of officers is working in Sukkur district.” He remarked that the performance of the city and its officers is noteworthy, observing that “Sukkur city is better than all other cities in the province,” and added that “all officers posted in Sukkur are taking a keen interest in their responsibilities.”

The Chief Secretary urged government officials to be proactive in their roles, advising that “officers of all departments should realize and embrace their responsibility instead of waiting for orders.”

Briefing the senior officials, Deputy Commissioner Nadir Shahzad Khan reported on public health initiatives, stating that “teams are working hard for polio eradication throughout the district, and significant improvement has also been observed in this regard.”

Concluding his visit, Syed Asif Hyder Shah announced his intention to return for a follow-up, saying, “I will visit Sukkur again soon and take detailed briefings from all departments.”