{"id":13524,"date":"2025-07-13T15:05:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T15:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=13524"},"modified":"2025-07-13T15:05:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T15:05:01","slug":"sharjeel-memon-rejects-baseless-propaganda-over-new-number-plate-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=13524","title":{"rendered":"Sharjeel Memon rejects \u2018baseless propaganda\u2019 over new number plate scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Sindh Senior Minister\u00a0Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday dismissed criticism of the province\u2019s new number plate scheme, terming it \u201cbaseless propaganda\u201d and asserting that the initiative aims to modernise vehicle registration and curb crime.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Memon said the scheme was introduced to tackle issues such as vehicle theft and improve the registration process. \u201cThe Sindh government is open to hearing genuine public concerns, but will not tolerate politicisation of public welfare initiatives,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting Sindh\u2019s energy potential, the provincial minister claimed the province possesses ample resources to help the country overcome its energy crisis. \u201cFederal policies have significantly hindered the development of Sindh\u2019s energy sector. If the province is granted autonomy and facilities in accordance with its resources, it can bring about a revolution in energy production,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: Old licence plate penalty sparks legal battle<\/p>\n<p>Memon urged stakeholders, experts, and policymakers to engage in an open dialogue on harnessing Sindh\u2019s vast energy reserves and pursuing sustainable energy solutions.<\/p>\n<p>He said that over the past six years, 30 million tonnes of coal had been supplied to independent power producers (IPPs) under the Thar Coal Project, resulting in the generation of 31 gigawatts of electricity \u2014 enough to power nearly three million homes. \u201cThar\u2019s coal has the capacity to meet Pakistan\u2019s electricity needs for decades to come,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The minister also pointed to key infrastructure developments, noting that a 105-kilometre railway line is under construction to connect Thar coal with national and international markets. \u201cSindh has made notable progress in renewable energy. Our wind corridor is operational, and several solar energy projects are under development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Memon added that the Nooriabad Power Project is currently supplying 100 megawatts of electricity to Karachi, while Rs2.5 billion has been allocated for upcoming solar initiatives. Additionally, the provincial government is covering electricity bills of up to 200 units for eligible residents of Thar.<\/p>\n<p>Discussing future projects, he revealed plans for two new solar parks in Karachi, a solar project in Manjhand for the Hyderabad region, and solar parks for Sukkur and Larkana. \u201cThe federal government must remove obstacles to these projects and provide full cooperation. It should cease opposing Sindh\u2019s solar and wind power plans and support the province in meeting the nation\u2019s energy needs,\u201d Memon said.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: PIA incurs net loss of Rs4.6 billion<\/p>\n<p>The minister also addressed illegal constructions across the province, noting that indiscriminate action was under way. \u201cThe Sindh Building Control Authority has issued notices to 37 dangerous structures in Sukkur alone, and inspections are ongoing in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana and Nawabshah,\u201d he said. \u201cDepartmental and legal action will be taken against officers involved in unlawful construction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He further said that the water level in the Indus River is rising steadily, with reports of low-level flooding at Guddu and Sukkur barrages. \u201cThe Sindh Irrigation Department and Provincial Disaster Management Authority are closely monitoring all barrages, embankments and vulnerable areas. Relief camps and logistics support have already been activated in low-lying regions,\u201d he said, urging the public to fully cooperate with authorities in case of evacuation.<\/p>\n<p>Touching on post-monsoon health concerns, Memon said an increase in gastroenteritis, diarrhoea, and viral infections had been observed. Emergency units have been activated in all government hospitals, and mobile medical camps are being established in Karachi, Thatta, Badin and other districts. \u201cThe public is advised to drink clean water and avoid consuming substandard food,\u201d he warned.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sindh Senior Minister\u00a0Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday dismissed criticism of the province\u2019s new number plate scheme, terming it \u201cbaseless propaganda\u201d and asserting that the initiative aims to modernise vehicle registration and curb crime. In a statement, Memon said the scheme was introduced to tackle issues such as vehicle theft and improve the registration process. \u201cThe [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-english-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13524"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13524\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}