Karachi: The Governor of Sindh, Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, has pledged comprehensive support to the industrialists of the S.I.T.E. area in Karachi, promising collaboration to address pressing challenges confronting the industrial community. He recognized the significant contributions of Karachi's business sector in sustaining industrial operations and their philanthropic efforts.

According to S.I.T.E Association of Industry, the Governor made these assurances during a meeting with its members, accompanied by high-ranking officials from the Governor House. During the visit, he emphasized the historic role of S.I.T.E. Karachi as an industrial leader and ambassador for Pakistan on the global stage. Hashmi highlighted the economic strength of the nation in the 1970s, citing Pakistan's ability to provide loans to Germany as a testament to its past financial stability.

Hashmi also referenced the industrial policies of former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, noting the current government's continuation of these strategies under Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. He encouraged the business community to innovate and expand exports, specifically inviting the Association to monitor ongoing development projects in the S.I.T.E. area.

Addressing specific issues raised by the industrial representatives, the Governor prioritized resolving industry challenges and suggested infrastructure improvements such as securing the area's entry and exit points. He committed to reinstating monthly coordination meetings with industry representatives at the Governor House and planned discussions with Pakistan Railways to resolve water line crossings beneath railway tracks.

S.I.T.E. President Abdul Rehman Fudda expressed gratitude for the Governor's engagement and detailed the economic contributions of the S.I.T.E area, while highlighting issues like gas shortages and high power tariffs. He proposed reforms for S.I.T.E. Limited's management, advocating for a development model similar to other industrial areas and calling for equitable resource allocation to Karachi.

Patron-in-Chief Zubair Motiwala underscored the need for a supportive industrial environment and competitive utility pricing to boost exports, drawing comparisons with Bangladesh's thriving textile sector. He also pointed out inefficiencies in domestic gas usage and proposed a Pak-China Export Promotion body to enhance trade with China.

Patron Saleem Parekh updated the Governor on infrastructure projects in progress, emphasizing priority on internal street repairs, while Former President Jawed Bilwani acknowledged federal initiatives benefiting Karachi's industrial landscape and requested further dialogue with energy officials.

The meeting, attended by senior Association members, concluded with a vote of thanks and a presentation of goodwill tokens to the Governor.