Sindh CM urges coordinated flood relief above party lines

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that flood-affected people must be helped beyond political differences, calling recent tensions over flood relief [between Sindh and the Punjab] “unfortunate.” He said this while talking to the media at the 25th Annual Convention of the Management Association of Pakistan (MAP), organised at a local hotel. Replying to a question, he said that flood-affected people must be helped beyond political differences, calling recent tensions over flood relief [between Sindh and the Punjab] “unfortunate.” He said Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari had spoken with the federal government to secure support for flood victims, and federal ministers also backed his efforts. Mr Shah recalled that after the 2022 floods, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif mobilised the international community, and that the federal government imposed an agricultural and climate emergency at Bilawal Bhutto’s request to support farmers. Murad Shah said climate change is not Pakistan’s fault and the international community must play its role. “We must help our farmers, and the Sindh government is actively supporting them,” he stated. Commenting on other provinces, he said, “The other day I saw that the Punjab government is also announcing good measures, which is encouraging. Public welfare must be our top priority-politics can come later.” Responding to a question, he said there has been no proposal to abolish IRSA, and thanked Allah that only katcha (riverine) areas in Sindh were submerged while all protective bunds remained safe. “The situation was not like 2022. Damage details will be shared soon,” he said. Expressing deep sorrow over the killing of journalists Imtiaz Mir and Tufail Rind, the chief minister said police have provided details of Tufail Rind’s case and assured that the culprits will be arrested soon. He also extended condolences to the families of the slain journalists. Regarding the federal ministers’ meeting with the President, he said, “Nothing is surprising or worrying about it. Every meeting with the President has a specific context.” Speaking to the media after the event, the chief minister thanked MAP for inviting him to the 25th convention and said management experts from across Pakistan and around the world attended. He said the Sindh government and MAP have a strong working relationship, and 40 Sindh government officers are currently receiving training through MAP. Earlier, Sindh CM Syed Murad Ali Shah, addressing the 25th Annual Convention of the Management Association of Pakistan (MAP), praised the association’s six decades of service in promoting professional excellence and developing leadership across the country. He affirmed that the Sindh government will actively support MAP’s mission to build a skilled, ethical, and future-ready management workforce. Speaking before leading business executives, management professionals, and policymakers, the chief minister said that Karachi, Pakistan’s economic hub and pride of Sindh, was the ideal host for this prestigious convention. “The intellect and vision gathered in this room represent the engine of our province’s growth,” he said. Mr Shah noted that Pakistan and Sindh are at a crucial turning point, facing economic, infrastructural, and environmental challenges that demand excellence in leadership and systems. “Resources alone are no longer enough. The real deciding factor is the quality of our human capital,” he stressed. The CM lauded MAP’s contribution to developing that human capital through professional training, theme-based conventions, and industry-aligned certifications. “Your programmes don’t just create managers-they build resilient and competitive institutions,” he added. The chief minister shared key initiatives by the Sindh government to strengthen infrastructure, including transport expansion, the K-IV water project, urban development, and major investments in healthcare. However, he said these projects require highly trained, ethical, and forward-thinking managers. “This is where government and the private sector must converge,” he said, adding that Sindh aims to become a knowledge-based, skill-driven economy. Mr Shah expressed appreciation for MAP’s upcoming training workshop for senior Sindh government officers, saying such collaboration will bridge the executive-level skills gap in the public sector. He assured full support for MAP’s efforts to promote leadership development, innovation, and ethical governance.Reaffirming the government’s priorities, the Chief Minister said Sindh is committed to ensuring ease of doing business, maintaining security and stability and rewarding professional excellence Mr Shah urged business and management leaders to embrace digital transformation, sustainability, and social responsibility, noting that strong management frameworks enable innovation and integrity. “Let us work together to make Sindh a model of economic dynamism, good governance, and professional excellence for the entire nation,” he concluded. The convention brought together top corporate leaders, policymakers, and management experts to discuss future strategies for economic growth and leadership development in Pakistan.