Political instability in Pakistan is hampering economic development of the country, said
National Assembly Opposition Leader Syed Khurshid Shah while speaking during in-house discussion on the “Economic Revival of Sindh – Vision 2020” held at the Centre for Pakistan and Gulf Studies (CPGS) on Wednesday.
It was chaired by Syed Khurshid Shah, flanked with CPGS President Senator Sehar Kamran. The in-house discussion was well attended by prominent academics, practitioners, journalists, CPGS team and university students.
The discussion revolved around economic challenges and hindrances faced by Pakistan especially in Sindh province where the economic revival of the country is concerned. Senator Sehar Kamran expressed her gratitude to Mr. Khurshid Shah for an in-depth and candid discussion. She said emphasis on peaceful energy program is the need of time.
Opposition leader has said that most of the political government served its energies for protection of their governments that’s why they could implement their economic agenda. Pakistan People Party has first time in the history completed its legal term and peaceful transfer of power could possible, he said.
He said that development of means of communication is the backbone of the economy of any country. Construction of Gawader port started in 1975 but could not completed due to various reasons, he underlined, however development of ports could boost the economy.
The participants of the discussion commended Khurshid Shah’s valuable contribution and said that Pakistan should focus more on its agriculture as the economy of the country is an agrarian one. He said that as the biggest challenge faced by Pakistan is the shortage of water, emphasis must be laid to counter the future water issues. Irrigation water must be properly channelized.
He said Pakistan should focus on initiating hydel and water saving projects.
Khurshid Shah said the educational and agricultural programs should be given priority on television channels and the government should make sure these channels telecast such informative programs. Pakistan must focus on its research program. NNI
