KARACHI:
President Asif Ali Zardari noted on Monday that Pakistan’s cooperation with China presents an important opportunity to modernize infrastructure, strengthen industrial capacity and promote socio-economic development.
The President received a detailed briefing on the implementation of the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed during his recent visit to the People’s Republic of China.
The briefing held at the Chief Minister House Karachi reviewed the ongoing work on joint initiatives between Sindh and Chinese partners.
The President said these agreements must be translated into practical results with clear timetables, institutional coordination and sustained follow-up. He stressed the need to remove administrative bottlenecks, ensure transparency and make it easier for investors to speed up project execution.
The briefing covered progress across a range of sectors, including fire safety and emergency response systems, energy and fertilizer production, livestock development, agriculture, environmental management and recycling technologies.
Updates were also shared on initiatives aimed at improving food safety, improving disease control mechanisms in livestock and promoting sustainable industrial practices.
The President directed that all departments maintain close coordination with concerned authorities and Chinese counterparts and ensure regular monitoring through dedicated mechanisms.
President Zardari received a detailed briefing on the functioning, development plans and institutional requirements of Cadet College Petaro, his alma mater.
The briefing focused on progress on decisions taken at previous board meetings and outlined key priorities for the institution’s continued development, together with proposals to modernize academic delivery and broaden its scope.
The President was apprised of progress in providing financial assistance for pension arrears, installation of a 1.2 MW solar power plant, establishment of an ERP system and upgrading of academic and residential facilities, including ICT infrastructure and cadets’ fair arrangements.
Measures relating to scholarships through an endowment fund, increasing government subsidies in aid and building a border wall to prevent encroachment were also reviewed.
The meeting also discussed steps to ensure the institution’s long-term sustainability, including housing arrangements and health insurance for employees, as well as the establishment of a model gymnasium attached to the college.
The President was informed that 50% of the students belong to Sindh province while the remaining 50% come from other parts of the country.
