Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi on Friday addressed the media during a visit to the mausoleum of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi, where he outlined his party’s political agenda and development priorities for the province.
Speaking at the historic site, the governor paid tribute to the founder of Pakistan, stating that the country came into existence due to the struggle and sacrifices of the Quaid-e-Azam. He said the opportunities enjoyed by the people of Pakistan today are the result of Jinnah’s vision and leadership.
Hashmi said his party had a comprehensive programme and would continue to pursue development in Sindh. “Our ancestors made many sacrifices, and we will take the political struggle forward,” he said, adding that political leaders should work together to resolve issues through dialogue.
Referring to political differences within the province, the governor said members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were fellow Pakistanis and that efforts had been made to engage with them. “Resentment is a small matter; we will persuade them and resolve problems through political understanding,” he remarked.
He highlighted development initiatives in the education sector, noting that a large number of laptops had already been distributed in Sindh. According to Hashmi, the federal government plans to expand the scheme further under the youth programme of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He announced that around 20,000 laptops would be distributed in Sindh as part of the initiative.
The governor said federal institutions would remain active in the province and stressed that the government would follow the development model associated with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. He added that political challenges would be addressed collectively.
Hashmi emphasised that his party believed in constructive politics rather than confrontation. “We will practise the politics of Quaid-e-Azam, not the politics of mischief,” he said.
Praising the leadership of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, the governor said sincere public service leads to positive outcomes. He also noted that political workers from the grassroots level were now being given opportunities, adding that “after a long time, cold winds are blowing” in the political atmosphere.