Report: Nareender Kumar / ANI
MITHI — Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Tharparkar Deputy Information Secretary Advocate Kundan Malhi has welcomed Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah’s announcement declaring Tharparkar a drought-hit district, describing it as a positive step following the sustained efforts of the district’s PPP leadership.
In a statement, Kundan Malhi said the decision was taken in accordance with the directions of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and PPP Women’s Wing Central President MPA Faryal Talpur.
He urged the Sindh government to immediately implement relief measures, including providing wheat at 50 per cent subsidised rates and adequate fodder for livestock to support drought-affected families.
He also demanded the restoration of all non-functional reverse osmosis (RO) plants across Tharparkar within 15 days to ensure access to safe drinking water.
Highlighting the water crisis, Malhi called for the immediate rehabilitation of freshwater supply pipelines connecting Naukot with Mithi, Islamkot and Nagarparkar, Mithi with Chelhar, and Kaloi with Diplo.
He further proposed utilising approximately Rs50 billion in royalties generated from the Thar Coal project for development and employment initiatives to create sustainable livelihoods and strengthen the district's economy against recurring droughts.
Malhi urged the Sindh Chief Minister to issue clear directives to the district administration for the timely implementation of relief programmes and development projects to ensure immediate assistance to drought-affected communities.
