Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, while addressing the provincial assembly during the budget session, shared some important updates about the government’s ongoing initiatives. One major highlight was the success of the “iWork for Sindh” app — launched on March 14, 2025, following PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s instructions. So far, over 7.2 million people have registered on the app, including more than 127,000 job seekers. Out of them, over 12,000 individuals have already secured jobs through the platform.
Sharjeel said both government and private institutions have been connected to the app, and it’s gaining more popularity because of growing public trust. He stressed the Sindh government’s commitment to transparency and supporting the youth with real opportunities.
He also condemned the recent attack on Iran and shared that Sindh had issued Rs297 million in grants to support journalist organizations. He emphasized the government’s responsibility to share its progress with the public. Last year, journalists from Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar were invited to Sindh to see the province’s development for themselves. Their visits to areas like Thar changed many perceptions.
Talking about the entertainment industry, Memon mentioned how both the Sindh and federal governments are working to revive cinema and drama. The budget includes funds for local film production. “The Indian film industry is telling its side of the story through fictional films — we need to tell ours too,” he added.
He also revealed that the Information Department has created a dedicated cell to fight fake news. On the transport side, a mobile app has been introduced for vehicle fitness certification, now featuring QR code-enabled certificates to prevent forgery. He emphasized that ensuring vehicle safety can save lives and reflects positively on Pakistan internationally.
Speaking about public transport, Memon shared that ridership on the Green Line has increased by 15,000 after the Sindh government took control. Work is underway to connect it with the Orange Line and raise the total ridership to 100,000. The People’s Bus Service is now running in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas, and Larkana — and includes ATM-style fare systems.
He also announced the launch of Pakistan’s first electric bus service and the country’s first-ever women-only Pink Bus Service, which is the first of its kind in the entire region. The government is also distributing 1,000 pink electric scooters to women. So far, licenses have been issued to 145 women, and KFC has stepped in to sponsor the program, offering training and support in all districts.
Looking ahead, the government plans to launch Pink EV Taxis as well, driven by women to provide a safer travel option for female passengers.
Memon addressed some delays in the Red Line BRT project due to issues raised by Civil Aviation, but said those are now resolved. He proudly noted that the Yellow Line project is ahead of schedule.
He also spoke about Pakistan’s largest-ever housing project, with 2.1 million houses being built under Bilawal Bhutto’s leadership. These homes are being given to those who previously lived in huts, and importantly, ownership is being granted to women. Over 200,000 homes will have solar power, thanks to support from the federal government, Pakistan Army, and World Bank.
On Karachi’s sanitation, he pushed back against criticism, saying billions have been spent on solid waste management. He highlighted the launch of the 1122 emergency rescue service and said that free healthcare is available across Sindh.
Sharjeel also shared that over 4.1 million people have received treatment at SIUT — including over 528,000 from outside Sindh. Patients have even come from Afghanistan and other provinces to benefit from Sindh’s medical facilities.
Ending on a powerful note, Memon reminded the assembly that people from all over Pakistan come to Sindh for work, not the other way around. He recalled the sacrifices of leaders like Shaheed Bhutto, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, and President Asif Ali Zardari, praising their vision and commitment to democracy and unity.
He emphasized that the PPP believes in peace, inclusiveness, and progress, and that the party’s doors remain open for everyone. “We are and always will be brothers,” he said, calling for an end to the politics of hate and division.
