Resolution to be drafted to declare Karachi, New York sister cities

In his meeting with New York State (NYS) Assembly Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has agreed to get a resolution passed by the provincial assembly to declare Karachi a sister city of New York.

A 32-member delegation called on Shah at the CM House on Tuesday. Ramos said he and the provincial government had earlier agreed to declare Karachi and New York sister cities, but the matter remains pending.

Shah said the PA had been convened earlier for the budget session, adding that in the next session he would get a resolution passed for declaring Karachi and New York sister cities. Ramos said the NYS Assembly would follow suit to pass a similar resolution.

CM Shah tasked Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah to prepare a draft resolution for the purpose in consultation with Ramos, then send it to him for approval. The meeting also reached an agreement to establish or upgrade the existing Nursing College in the province, elevating it to an institution of international repute.

They also agreed on collaborating on improving the education system, facilitating visits by bilateral trade delegations, and exchanging student delegations to enable the sharing of experiences and expertise between the people of both states/provinces.

As a token of respect and honour, the CM presented Ajrak and Sindhi caps to the visiting delegation, which included NYS Assembly Member Alec Brook, and American-Pakistani committee members Dr Aijaz, Imtiaz Rahi, Imtiaz Pirzada, Amir Memon, Dr Tariq Ibrahim and Rukhsana Mahmood.