KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Karachi is a economic hub of the country and his government would not allow terrorists, anti-state and anti-social elements to destroy peace in the city which has been achieved at a heavy price.

“The attack on Chinese teachers and a blast in Saddar are condemnable acts and we would comb out the terrorist involved in these two brutal incidents.” This he said while speaking at the launching ceremony of My Karachi -Oasis of Harmony Exhibition organized by KCCI at Expo Center on Friday. The program was attended by Advisor Law Murtaza Wahab.

Mr Shah congratulated Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) for organizing a three-day 17th International My Karachi – Oasis of Harmony Exhibition at Karachi Expo Center. He said he was glad that the KCCI had resumed the tradition of organizing the annual My Karachi Expo after its two-year suspension amid Covid-19 pandemic.

He welcomed the national and international exhibitors for putting in their efforts to promote business activities and attracting local and foreign buyers and counterparts. The CM said that it was not the first time he was speaking at the launching ceremony of ‘My Karachi – Oasis of Harmony Exhibition’ but in my previous visits Late Mr. Siraj Kassim Teli used to receive me. “This is his brilliant initiative as a president of KCCI in 2004, to organize an international trade fair in the city,” he said and added he had taken these decisions to change the perception about Karachi being a peaceful and business friendly city.

The CM said that Karachi had its own significance as an important economic hub and always remained on the radars of savvy investors for bringing in investments from worldwide. He added that the provincial government was making all out efforts to create a conducive environment for attracting investment by reducing the cost of manufacturing and removal of irritants bound to slow down the wheels of industry.

Mr Shah said that such exhibitions play a major role in the economic prosperity of a country as they provide a great deal of benefits ranging from creating trade linkages to generating economic activities. “The role of Chambers in manifesting the industrial and commercial growth of a country is no doubt quite vital,” he said and added the KCCI as a major stakeholder has remained a steadfast partner in progress.

The CM appreciated that the My Karachi exhibition has very well projected and promoted the identity of Karachi as a major commercial and industrial hub of Pakistan. It is a matter of utmost satisfaction that KCCI had played its role very vibrantly and effectively, he added. Earlier, the chief minister cut the ribbon to inaugurate three-day expo and distributed prizes among the businessmen who have performed during the last two years.

CM visits JPMC

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited JPMC and inquired about the health of an injured person of Saddar blast and directed Executive Director JPMC Prof Shahid Rasool to provide him the best health care.

The chief minister gave a bouquet to the injured and assured him that he would be properly treated. Later, he met with the younger brother of the injured and assured him that they would be looked after.

Rasool briefed the chief minister about the 11 injured of the blast brought to JPMC and said most of them had been discharged after the provision of the treatment.