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British HC lauds pink bus service for women in Sindh

By News Desk
March 27, 2024
Sindh Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon (right) meets British High Commissioner Jane Marriott (second right) and Deputy High Commissioner Sarah Mooney (centre) in Karachi on MArch 26, 2024. — Facebook/Sharjeel Inam Memon
Sindh Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon (right) meets British High Commissioner Jane Marriott (second right) and Deputy High Commissioner Sarah Mooney (centre) in Karachi on MArch 26, 2024. — Facebook/Sharjeel Inam Memon

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Deputy High Commissioner Sarah Mooney called on Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Transport and Mass Transit, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control, Sharjeel Inam Memon in Karachi.

During the meeting, Pakistan-UK bilateral relations and their strengthening were discussed, with a commitment reiterated to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strengthen the partnership between the two countries, said a press release issued on Tuesday.

On this occasion, provincial minister Memon briefed the British High Commission delegation on the performance of the Sindh government. He also informed them about the achievements of his departments.

The British high commissioner acknowledged the efforts of the Sindh government for public welfare projects. She also praised the dedicated pink bus service for women in Sindh, describing it as a commendable and enviable step by the government.

During the meeting, Memon informed the British High Commission delegation that the government was working on several public welfare projects. He invited foreign investors to invest in Pakistan, stating that Pakistan was a very suitable country for investment at this time. He urged foreign investors to consider investing in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh’s transport sector, assuring them of the government’s full support. The minister presented gifts of the traditional Sindhi Lungi and Sindh cap to the distinguished guests during the meeting.