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Express Tribune
19-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Compensation for rain-hit traders urged
The Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori has assured the rain hit traders and citizens of Hyderabad that the government will try to compensate their losses. Tessori, who visited several localities of Hyderabad on Saturday before addressing a press conference at a hotel, proposed that both the federal and provincial governments should reimburse the affected people of Hyderabad. "One thing is certain the traders and even the ordinary citizens have suffered financial losses," the Governor emphasised. He further asserted that compensation has become indispensable so that the affected traders, especially those who have suffered serious losses may resume their trade. He observed that the two ways of compensation include one by the provincial government and the other by the centre. Governor Tessori said a federal committee comprising MNAs and a provincial committee comprising MPAs should be constituted to assess the losses and decide the amount of compensation. According to him, the tax waivers by the two governments can also be made a means to reimburse the losses. He advised the rain-hit people to submit details of their losses to the federal government through their elected Members of the National Assembly (MNAs). The Gvernor assured that he will make every effort to secure the federal tax waivers. He said an Additional Secretary will be appointed to facilitate coordination between the traders' community and the federal government to address the civic issues. The governor apprised that the centre had announced a Rs10 billion development package for Hyderabad, adding that half of that allocation has already been disbursed. Tessori announced the establishment of an information technology institute in Hyderabad which he expected will benefit over 50,000 students. He told that governor house funded IT courses will also commence within the next two months in Hyderabad.
Business Recorder
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Governor visits site of Lyari building collapse
KARACHI: Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, visited the site of the tragic building collapse in Baghdadi, Lyari, describing the incident as one that defies adequate condemnation. 'While the world continues to move forward, this calamity struck, leaving no one the chance to recover,' he remarked. Tessori praised the Sindh government's swift actions, including the removal of the director general, but stressed that simply changing personnel will not resolve systemic issues. He called for an investigation into the factors leading to the collapse, specifically regarding the building's construction timeline and approval process. The governor emphasized his commitment to ensuring justice for the victims without politicizing the matter. He highlighted the presence of many substandard buildings on 80-square-yard plots around the city, all of which will undergo reassessment. Additionally, he announced the launch of a helpline, '1133,' at the Governor House, assuring that residents of buildings deemed dangerous will receive alternative plots of the same size. Tessori noted with regret that most of the deceased were from the Hindu community and instructed the Sindh Building Control Authority's DG to conduct an immediate survey of all dilapidated structures in the city. 'This city does not belong to orphans; Lyari belongs to everyone,' he affirmed. He also pledged to create job opportunities for those affected, stating, 'I've spoken to the builder; we will reach out to more builders for those who register. The doors of the Governor House are open to all.' In a related development, residents near the collapsed Junaid Arcade protested, alleging they have been prohibited from returning to their homes for four days, despite being told by the administration to evacuate for only one hour. Many affected families are currently staying with relatives. Governor Tessori remarked that the gap between one building's collapse and the subsequent construction reflects a failure of the system. He concluded, 'I have always advocated for system reform, and my voice will grow louder.'
Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori announces 80-yard plots for Lyari building collapse victims
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon said on Tuesday that it is not possible for the provincial government to provide housing for all residents displaced after 11 buildings were classified as hazardous and evacuated. Speaking on a news segment aired on a private TV channel, the minister said that around 740 buildings across Sindh have been declared unsafe, with at least 51 classified as extremely dangerous. Eleven buildings of the latter category were evacuated, he added. However, the provincial government would offer temporary housing to some families, similar to previous efforts undertaken for flood and COVID-19 victims, said Memon. There will be no silence on this matter, and those responsible will be held accountable Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori The minister apprised that the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has begun demolishing unsafe structures near the collapsed structure of the five-storey building in Lyari's Baghdadi area, which claimed at least 27 lives. Sindh Local Government Saeed Ghani had announced that each affected family would be given Rs one million as compensation. Read: Govt moves to demolish unsafe buildings after Lyari collapse The provincial government subsequently suspended the SBCA's director-general and suspended officials from the regulatory body in-charge of the area. Plots in compensation Meanwhile, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori announced on Tuesday that 80-yard plots will be given to affected families from Lyari building collapse. Speaking to the media in Karachi, Tessori said, "I have arrived in Karachi today and, without wasting time, I have come to Lyari. I will send all my suggestions regarding this tragedy to the Sindh government through a letter". Tessori emphasised that the building collapse was no minor incident. "There will be no silence on this matter, and those responsible will be held accountable," he said, acknowledging the efforts of Sindh ministers Ghani and Nabil Gabol thus far. He urged the provincial government to provide six months' rent and relocation in the same area for now evacuated residents of the 11 hazardous buildings. Tessori assured that the Governor House would remain active in ensuring support for the victims and offer essential resources such as ration and employment opportunities. The governor extended his support to the aggreived families, many of whom hail from the Hindu community, and apprised that a helpline, 1133, has been set up for assistance.
Business Recorder
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Governor Sindh, Turkish CG discuss joint projects
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori met with Turkish Consul General Jamal Sangho at Governor House on Sunday. The Governor also met with participants of the 42nd and 43rd Mid-Career Management Courses at Governor House Karachi. Governor Sindh strongly condemned the terrorist attack on security personnel in North Waziristan, attributing responsibility to India. He declared the martyred soldiers as national heroes and paid tribute to the security forces for killing 14 terrorists. Tessori termed the attack a cowardly act and a direct assault on Pakistan's national security. He said that the bravery of the Pakistan Army foiled the enemy's nefarious designs. The Governor also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured children and woman. He reiterated full support to the armed forces in the fight against terrorism and expressed his commitment to protecting national security. In other engagements, Tessori welcomed Turkish Consul General Jamal Sangho at Governor House. Sangho congratulated the Governor on his recent Hajj pilgrimage and presented him with a bouquet and gifts. The two discussed bilateral relations and joint projects. Separately, addressing the participants of the 42nd and 43rd Mid-Career Management Courses at Governor House Karachi, the Governor highlighted the success of Governor Initiatives. He explained that these programs are run through public support and private partnerships rather than government funds. Tessori informed that over 50,000 youth have benefited from the modern IT training provided at Governor House. Highlighting various social and development projects, he emphasized transforming Governor House into a true 'People's Governor House,' accessible to the public. Despite constitutional limitations, he stressed his commitment to social welfare through personal interest and community engagement. Tessori stated that 6,000 children in various government schools are provided daily breakfast, and 25,000 individuals receive meals from Governor House. He mentioned that 14 Governor Initiatives are actively underway, including climate change initiatives and a tree planting campaign, under which over 16,000 saplings have been planted. Terming the youth as the nation's most valuable asset, he said they represent 62% of Pakistan's population and are the real hope for national development. The Governor further added that the IT curriculum is being extended from Karachi to Hyderabad, and incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) education into professional training is crucial.
Arab News
10-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
UAE to grant 100,000 Pakistanis five-year visas this year – Sindh governor's office
KARACHI: The United Arab Emirates plans to issue five-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis this year, according to an official statement released by authorities in Pakistan's Sindh province on Wednesday, following a visit by Governor Kamran Khan Tessori to the UAE consulate in Karachi. The governor's office and UAE authorities in Pakistan said this week all visa-related issues between the two countries had been resolved, and Pakistani nationals could now apply for five-year visas to the Emirates. The development came amid widespread reports in recent months of a decline in visa approvals for Pakistanis, allegedly due to violations of local laws and customs, as well as political sloganeering while abroad. Tessori visited the UAE consulate in Karachi on the invitation of UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi following a meeting between the two officials in Karachi on Monday. 'The governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, was warmly welcomed by the UAE ambassador and consul general during his visit to the UAE consulate,' the Governor House said in a statement. 'The governor toured the visa center at the consulate, where the ambassador briefed him on the facility,' it added. 'Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al-Zaabi said 100,000 Pakistanis would be granted five-year visas. The consul general added that applicants would be treated with great respect at the visa center and receive full cooperation.' Earlier this week on Tuesday, the UAE consulate in Karachi issued a statement on the meeting between Tessori and Al-Zaabi. 'We love Pakistanis very much,' the statement quoted Consul General Bakheet Ateeq Al-Rumaithi as saying. 'Every person can apply for a UAE visa … Pakistani citizens can also apply for a UAE visa for work, medical treatment and other needs.' The UAE is home to more than a million Pakistani expatriates, making it the second-largest overseas Pakistani community globally and a major contributor to remittance inflows to Pakistan. Policymakers in Pakistan also view the UAE as an ideal export market due to its proximity, which reduces transportation and freight costs and facilitates smoother trade.
