CM lists progress in health, education

KARACHI:

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented a comprehensive report on his government’s achievements from March 2024 to March 2025, stressing progress in healthcare, education, digital transformation, agriculture, and infrastructure development.

During a presentation, held at the CM House, Shah said that the government has achieved remarkable progress over the past year through digital transformation, infrastructure development, and agricultural advancements. He added that these initiatives have impacted public services, business facilitation, and socio-economic growth.

Healthcare

The healthcare sector has seen remarkable progress, including technological enhancements and expanded services. The NICVD Karachi treated 1.4 million patients and performed over 5,000 surgeries, while the Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD) launched a cardiac emergency centre in Baldia Town and a stroke program in Sukkur. The Institute of Medical Science Gambat excelled in organ transplants, completing over 200 liver and 100 kidney transplants.

Hospitals like JPMC, DUHS, and Indus are expanding services with new technologies, such as robotic systems for surgery and cancer treatment. The Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma treated 70,000 patients, while the Sindh Institute of Child Health & Neonatology opened new ICUs and pediatric units. A major focus on pediatric emergency care has reduced infant mortality to 2.9% in Sindh, better than the national average of 5.4%.

Digital transformation

The Sindh police implemented the S4 system, which includes facial recognition cameras at 42 toll plazas. The Excise & Taxation Department introduced an online vehicle tax system, generating Rs640 million, which has funded the construction of 2,100 houses for flood victims.

Digital initiatives also extended to business facilitation. The Sindh government launched the CLICK Karobar app, allowing entrepreneurs to navigate 130 licences and permits in 16 departments. An e-licensing portal is also set to streamline approvals for businesses.

Education & IT

The People’s Information Technology Program (PITP) awarded scholarships to 13,428 students, with 2,528 securing jobs. The government trained 3,000 university students and 200 teachers across various regions, and 1,500 graduates completed an IT boot camp, with 870 becoming self-employed.

Infra & road development

The province’s infrastructure received a major boost with 196 new roads constructed, covering over 2,500 kilometres, and 120 roads repaired after flood damage. Key projects like the Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Road and Tharparkar-Alibandar Road were completed.

Water management & agriculture

The Sindh Irrigation Department established the Hydroinformatics Centre for better water management, and 251 kilometres of watercourses were lined to improve irrigation. In agriculture, the government distributed solar-powered tube-wells, agricultural tools, and kitchen gardening kits to empower farmers, including 900 women.