Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, said that there are cordial relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh, and exchange of various delegations will further strengthen these ties. This he stated while welcoming the 10-member delegation of journalists and media persons from Bangladesh who called on him at the CM House on Friday night.
Qaim Ali Shah said that people of both countries had struggled for independence and had lived together for a long time. He said that cultural, educational and economic relations between people of both countries would further strengthen in future. Sindh Information Minister, Ms Shazia Atta Marri, also welcomed the delegation of Bangladesh and said that interaction between media persons and people of both countries is essential. She highlighted role of women in Pakistan with reference to facilities provided by the Government for progress and development of women folk.
Leader of Bangladesh delegation, Omar Farooq, thanked for warm welcome and hospitality. Later, replying to question of journalists from Bangladesh, the Chief Minister Sindh said that there is more need of contact between peoples of both countries. He said that due to democratic system, we can achieve better results in all fields and all departments should work under their orbit, while there should be no overlapping. He added that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto did a lot for the people.
On another question, the Chief Minister Sindh said Karachi is a cosmopolitan city and one of the largest cities of the world having population of about 20 million. He highlighted development process and said that every year progress report is being presented in the Assembly. Qaim Ali Shah said that the women in Sindh are being progressing in the province due to democracy.
Qaim Ali Shah further said that Federal as well as Provincial Governments are making their efforts through legislation for giving due rights to women folk of the country. He said that President Asif Ali Zardari also wanted to empower women and preference is being given to ladies to ensure their participation in every field of life.
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