LARKANA: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari presided over a high-level meeting on key development projects in Larkana Division at Bhutto House, Naudero, on Friday. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of various infrastructure initiatives, with specific attention to water supply, market relocation, and sewerage systems.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, the meeting was attended by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Haider Shah, the PPP Chairman's Political Secretary Jameel Ahmed Soomro, members of parliament, and government officials. Discussions centered around the water supply and drainage system for Larkana city, the relocation of the fruit and vegetable market, and the Shahdadkot sewerage scheme.

Suhail Qureshi, Secretary Public Health Engineering, informed the meeting that the feasibility study for Larkana's water supply, sewerage, and rainwater drainage project has been completed. The project aims to provide clean drinking water to every household in the city and a modern sewerage and drainage system, with completion expected in two years.

Secretary Agriculture Zaman Narejo and Larkana Deputy Commissioner Tariq Manzoor briefed the attendees on the relocation plan for the fruit and vegetable market. The new market, covering 40 acres, will replace the existing nine-acre site and feature modern infrastructure and facilities. Groundwork is slated to commence in January 2027, with a two-year completion timeline.

The Shahdadkot sewerage scheme, also discussed during the meeting, is reportedly halfway through completion, as briefed by the Secretary Public Health Engineering. This scheme is scheduled to be finalized next year.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasized the importance of adhering to project timelines and maintaining quality standards throughout the development processes.