Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday assured the Sindh Chief Minister of the federal government’s commitment to ensure full and timely release of funds for all approved projects in the province.

Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister at his office. He was accompanied by MNA Syed Naveed Qamar as well as Sindh Planning Minister, Chief Secretary Sindh, Chairman P&D Sindh and Finance Secretary Sindh.

The meeting was also attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb as well as secretaries of relevant federal departments, the Office of the DPM said in a press release.

During the meeting, they reviewed in detail the ongoing development projects included in Sindh’s Public Sector Development Program (PSDP).

The meeting also discussed the issues related to allocations, implementation and approvals of the reviewed projects, especially regarding road connectivity, water storage, school infrastructure and housing.

They discussed in detail the approval and implementation status of such projects.

DMP/FM further assured that any increase in cost of ongoing projects would be expeditiously considered by CDWP and ECNEC for decision.