KARACHI: The World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine Thursday met the Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Secretary Local Government, Housing and Town Planning Najam Ahmad Shah to discuss the performance and renewal of various ongoing projects in Sindh.

Talking to the World Bank delegation, Nasir Hussain Shah said that all the projects of the Sindh government in collaboration with international organizations are being carried out at full pace and speed and have taken all possible steps for the welfare of the people.

Secretary Local Government, while briefing the World Bank delegation said that the World Bank's on the Sindh government is a matter of pride. Najam Ahmad Shah said that revolutionary changes are being brought in Solid Waste, Water and Sewerage Board and other institutions with the help of external funding and timely and transparent completion of every project of public interest is the mission and objective of Sindh Government and Local Government Department.

In response to a query from the World Bank delegation, Najam said that the process of timely formation of all institutional boards has been completed successfully and the main priority of the Sindh government is to strengthen institutions.

In the concluding remarks, Nasir Hussain Shah said that the government of Sindh believes in the philosophy of prompt and smooth completion of all ongoing projects in collaboration with the World Bank, without any kind of nepotism or recommendation. Every penny received from the World Bank is spent solely on public welfare and development works, he said.

Project Director CLICK Zubair Channa, MD Water Board Asadullah Khan and Project Director SWEEP Ayub Sheikh also briefed the World Bank delegation. The meeting was also attended by MD Water Board, Metropolitan Commissioner Karachi, Project Director CLICK and Project Director SWEEP.

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