The Sindh province has vast investment potential, particularly in agriculture, livestock, fisheries and energy sectors. The Australian government and their investors can grab these opportunities.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah stated this while talking to Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Margaret Anne Adamson who called on him at the CM House on Tuesday.
“We have a large number of cattle population of around 12 million in Sindh with 7.5 million cows and buffaloes, 4 million sheep, 1.3 million goats and thousands of camels,” he said, adding that Sindh had also an excellent atmosphere for cattle farming in Thatta, Badin, Tando Mohammad Khan and in other districts of the province.
He offered the Australian envoy to explore ways and means to invest in Sindh. “This would be helpful for our people and also beneficial for the business community of Australia. We can take benefits from each others’ opportunities and expertise,” he suggested.
The Australian high commissioner said that investment opportunities could be explored in Sindh under the Australian development initiative. “We can work together for the uplift of people of Sindh, particularly the womenfolk by developing their livestock sector,” she said.
The chief minister said his government had not only given 25 acres of land free of cost to women but also provided them certified seed and fertilizer for two years to cultivate crops. “The PPP believes in women empowerment and always give them top priority in their education and employment,” he said.
Margaret Anne Adamson said she would also talk to the private sector of Australia to develop close coordination with Sindh government for exploring the investment opportunities. “They can show their interest in water sector, livestock and agriculture. We can work with you for energy sector, particularly in wind, solar and coal projects,” she said.
The chief minister presented her a traditional shawl and memento of the Sindh government. She was accompanied by Mr Matthew Mowtell, Second Secretary (Political) of Australian High Commission and Mr Farukh Ikram, Honorary Consul for Australia in Karachi.
