Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori, expressing deep concern over the devastation caused by recent heavy rains, today urged for an All-Parties Conference (APC) to formulate a comprehensive and permanent strategy for addressing Karachi’s chronic urban challenges as well as the problems faced by other parts of Sindh. He underscored the need for provincial and federal governments, local bodies, and all stakeholders to come together in preparing a new master plan for the province.

While speaking to the media at Governor House, he pointed out that a political party has ruled Sindh for 17 years, with the same party also holding the local government for the last four years, yet no written or concrete solution has been put forward. Stressing the urgency, he remarked that this was not the time for criticism but for practical steps. He urged stakeholders not to wait for the next spell of rains and to immediately sit down to prepare a workable plan.

The Governor noted that relations between the federal and provincial governments are currently strong, eliminating any hindrance in pursuing practical proposals. He assured that his office is ready to coordinate with federal institutions wherever needed.

Highlighting the plight of citizens, Kamran Tessori mentioned that while water had been cleared from main roads, thousands of homes remain inundated, forcing families onto rooftops. He explained that vehicles, electronic appliances, and engines have been destroyed, with the middle class facing immense financial setbacks. ‘It is not enough to say water was drained by evening; the damage runs much deeper, and only sustainable planning can provide lasting relief,’ he emphasized.

He also voiced concern over prolonged power outages, damaged homes, and shuttered businesses in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, and other cities, calling for an end to political blame games. Despite having both a political party mayor and nine town administrations controlled by another political group, he noted, citizens’ issues remain unresolved. ‘The real question is: who stopped them from working? Today, businesses are closed, laborers idle, schools disrupted, and people deprived of basic needs,’ he lamented.

Governor Tessori stressed the urgency of drafting a new master plan for Karachi, clearly assigning responsibilities to every institution. He suggested that the Prime Minister should personally visit Karachi and convene an APC, ensuring the participation of provincial and federal authorities, local representatives, and opposition parties to finalize a coordinated approach before the next rains.

Revealing that Governor House has received over 11,000 complaints in just two days, he pointed out that the lack of executive powers hampers immediate action. Concluding his remarks, he stated, ‘If politics is put aside and practical measures are taken, both provincial and federal governments have the capacity to resolve these issues. Now is the right time to agree on a new master plan and bring permanent relief to the people of Karachi and Sindh.’