PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR

MONDAY, THE 18^TH MAY, 2026

1162  *Dr. Fouzia Hameed:  

Will the Minister for Planning and Development be pleased to State: -

(a)  Is it fact that a scheme of Expansion of People's Poverty Reduction Programme (PPRP) with cost of Rs. 6575.660   million is to be completed by June 2025;

(b)  If answer to (a) above is affirmative, detail of work completed and amount spent todate?

ANSWER

MR.  JAM KHAN SHORO, MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: -

Scheme has been downward revised and now its approved cost is Rs.6,330.00 million (mainly revised due to reducing the targets of Low-Cost Housing component). In background it is submitted that Peoples Poverty Reduction Program (PPRP), was initially started in 2008-09 as a pilot project in District Shikarpur &Kashmore with the title of Union Council Based Poverty Reduction Program (UCBPRP), which was completed in 2012. Considering the success of program in above districts, it was expanded in various districts of Sindh including districts Sukkur and Ghotki through ADP 2019-20, PPRP Phase-II, with the approval of Honourable Chief Minister, Sindh. Moreover, due to financial constraints thin allocation are made in past, hence, as per revised PC-I the plan period of scheme is June 2027.

Key Program Intervention & Progress:

Selection criteria of Low-Cost Housing Scheme (LCHS): People falling in poverty score card (poverty score card 0 -11) was granted map and funds for construction of home but now this provision has been discarded after Sindh Flood Affectees housing schemes.

Under program target houses were 14856 against which 12739 were constructed, hence it was only small component of scheme.

Selection Criteria for Village Improvement Program (VIP):

·      Target d Poverty Assessment: Villages are selected based on poverty scorecard surveys that identify the poorest households and areas, with a focus on specific union councils (UCs) in target districts.

·         Social Mobilization (Three-Tiered Structure): Before interventions, a village must show high levels of organization, typically requiring the formation of:

•      Community Organizations (COs): Neighbourhood-level groups.

•      Village Organizations (VOs): Village-wide platforms, with at least 40% of households covered, to represent the community in planning.

•      Local Support Organizations (LSOs): Union council-level bodies that facilitate the implementation of projects.

·         Active Participation: Selection requires active engagement from community members, particularly women, in identifying, planning, and executing development activities.

·         Infrastructure Needs Assessment: Priority is given to villages with critical gaps in basic services, including:

              i.         Water and sanitation (e.g., latrines, hand pumps).

               ii.      Small-scale infrastructure (e.g., streets, pathways).

                iii.   Rehabilitation of homes for flood-affected individuals (especially in earlier, high-need phases).

1163  *Dr. Fouzia Hameed:  

Will the Minister for Planning and Development be pleased to State: - 

How is the department addressing the challenges faced by Sindh, such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality?

ANSWER

MR.  JAM KHAN SHORO, MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: -

Government of Sindh through various development interventions, is addressing the challenges being faced by Sindh in respect of poverty, unemployment, and inequality by adopting a multi-faceted approach, apart from other interventions being done through various departments in the non-development budget. The brief position on the matter is summarized as under: -

Poverty: -

The Government of Sindh approved inter-alia Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) in 2018. The strategy focuses on creating enhanced income opportunities for the poor, building on the Peoples' Poverty Reduction Program (PPRP), formerly the Union Council Based Poverty Reduction Program (UCBPRP). It aims to improve livelihoods and access to public services for all, particularly focusing on empowering women and youth. The PRS follows a multi-pronged approach:

·          Community Driven Local Development

·          Addressing urban poverty

·          Establishing Rural Growth Centres

Key Pillars of the Sindh PRS:

Community Driven Local Development (CDLD):

CDLD builds upon the concept of "institutions of the people" and involves community-level organizations in development initiatives.

Addressing Urban Poverty:

The PRS recognizes the importance of addressing poverty in urban areas, particularly focusing on Urban Economic Clusters, which aim to create economic opportunities in these areas.

Rural Growth Centres:

These centres are designed to provide improved services and facilities to surrounding villages, including access to education, healthcare, and agricultural support.

Fostering Economic Development and Job Creation:

The PRS Seeks to create jobs and increase the income of poor individuals, particularly women and youth, through enterprise development and other economic initiatives.

Optimizing Public Service Delivery:

The strategy emphasizes improving access to essential-public services like water, electricity, health, and education to enhance living conditions and reduce household expenditures.

It may be mentioned that Poverty Reduction Programs and Initiatives are being implemented through Implementing partners/Civil Society from 2008-09 to 2022-23 in 24 Districts of Sindh, where-in an investment of Rs.38.345 billion has been made so far.

RURAL GROWTH CENTER

Poverty Reduction Strategy also act as medium-term instrument to address the challenge of poverty in Sindh. It involves creation of Rural Growth Centers (RGC) for centralizing development resources and public services, enabling nearby villages within a 10-kilometer radius to easily access essential economic and social amenities. For very small towns and clusters of villages, Rural Service Hubs (RSH) are to be established. 05 districts namely, Badin, Thatta, Tharparkar, Sujawal& Larkana for establishment of Rural Growth Centers (RGCs) and Chuhar Jamali, District Sujawal was approved as a first pilot RGC.

1000 DAYS INTEGRATED HEALTH AND POPULATION PROGRAM (Sindh Human Capital Investment: Sindh 1,000 Days):

Integrated Health and Population Project is launched with assistance of World Bank (WB) and Islamic Development Bank to improve access to and utilization of quality of RMNCAH+N(Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child Health Nutrition (RMNCH+N) services in harder to reach areas, especially for poor and vulnerable population, with specific target of adolescent and women, in targeted areas of Sindh. The program will sustainably improve and build the health and economic resilience of communities in the project locations by adopting an integrated approach to address the socioeconomic determinants; addressing the effects of natural disasters; and pandemics that impact the vulnerable populations (especially poor women).

Unemployment: -

Generally, one aspect of job creation is on recurrent side through non-Development budget. As regard of development side, there are 3640 plus schemes included in ADP 2025-26 against an allocation of Rs.520.00 billion and during the course of implementation of these schemes, a number of skilled/non-skilled labour force involved / engaged to earn their bread and butter besides it also provides linkage to multiple Industries / supply chain specifically in context with material required infrastructure-based projects.

Under the STEVTA, Skill Development Institutes have been established besides vocational training centres which provide linkage to the local markets and encouraging partnerships with industries for on-the-job training."

In addition, Administrative Department are also being encouraged to create microfinance schemes for rural youth and women and support entrepreneurship through business incubation hubs.

Inequality: -

a)      Increased investment in education and healthcare: Improving access to quality education and healthcare will help to reduce poverty and inequality.

b)      Promoting economic diversification: Encouraging economic diversification, such as investing in industries like tourism, IT and manufacturing, can help reduce dependence on agriculture and create new job opportunities.

c)      Implementing targeted poverty reduction & Social protection programs: Programs like cash transfers (Conditional & un-conditional), vocational training and microfinance will help to reduce poverty and inequality.

d)     Improved governance and accountability: Strengthening institutions, reducing corruption and increasing transparency will also help ensure that resources are allocated effectively and that services are delivered efficiently."

e)      Encourage private sector investment: Encouraging private sector investment in Sindh can help create new job opportunities, stimulate economic growth and reduce poverty and inequality.

1258  *Mr. Abdul Basit:  

Will the Minister for Planning and Development be pleased to State: -

How has the Planning and Development Ministry adapted its infrastructure planning in 2024 to enhance climate resilience, considering the impact of recent floods in Sindh?

ANSWER

MR.  JAM KHAN SHORO, MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: -

Planning & Development Department, Government of Sindh, has significantly shifted its infrastructure strategy in 2024 to prioritize climate resilience. This reorientation, integrated into the P&D Department portfolio, focuses on both flood recovery and long-term adaptive measures to build resilient and inclusive infrastructure.

Key Initiatives for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

Three major projects are spearheading this initiative:

•     Sindh Flood Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project (SFEHRP)implemented by Sindh People's Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF):

In furtherance of the Government of Sindh's infrastructure strategy for climate resilience, Sindh People's Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF), a Section 42 not-for-profit company established under the Companies Act, 2017, has been mandated to execute the Sindh Flood Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project (SFEHRP) in response to the 2022 floods that damaged approximately two million houses across the province. The Project is being implemented as an owner-driven, multi-hazard resilient reconstruction programme.

Project Cost and Co-Financing Architecture:

The SFEHRP envelope encompasses the WB Parent Financing of USD 500 million, Additional Financing of USD 450 million, and parallel ADB, IsDB, and counterpart funding.

The Project carries a total indicative envelope of Rs. 570,200 million (approximately USD 2,036.43 million), financed through a multi-donor co-financing arrangement comprising:

Climate-Resilient Design Standards:

Reconstruction is being undertaken to multi-hazard resilient standards consistent with the engineering specifications.

Sindh Coastal Resilience Project (SCRP):

Estimated Cost of USD 110.00 million and currently under approval, this project specifically targets the coastal districts of Badin, Sujawal, and Thatta. Its goals include enhancing resilience to climate change, improving livelihoods, and strengthening local capacity for integrated coastal zone management. The SCRP aims to reduce disaster risks through initiatives like mangrove restoration, construction of water reservoirs, and flood protection barriers. It also emphasizes climate resilience and livelihood support, with over 196,000 households expected to benefit through income generation activities. Additionally, the project focuses on youth and women empowerment, providing vocational training to 43,000 youth and productive assets to 30,000 landless families is at Annexure Placed on the Table of the House.

1259  *Mr. Abdul Basit:  

Will the Minister for Planning and Development be pleased to State: -

What actions were made in 2024 to guarantee that areas at risk are given priority when it comes to flood prevention measures for 2025?

ANSWER

MR.  JAM KHAN SHORO, MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: -

There was a total of 11 schemes, having an aggregate cost of Rs. 15,840.067 million, included in the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2024-25 to prioritize areas identified as highly vulnerable to flooding and climate-related risks (list of schemes is at   Annexure Placed on the Table of the House). These schemes were designed to strengthen flood prevention infrastructure, enhance drainage capacity, and improve the resilience of vulnerable communities against future flood events.

Few of the major intervention measures are as under:

1.   FLOOD DISCHARGE CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT WORKS AT MANCHAR LAKE

To improve floodwater management and reduce the risk of future flooding, major enhancement works were initiated at Manchar Lake under the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project (SFERP). The cumulative discharge capacity of the Aral Head Regulator, Aral Tail Regulator, and Danister Tail Regulator has been increased from 37,000 cusecs to 83,500 cusecs.

The Aral Head Regulator is being remodeled to increase its discharge capacity from 10,500 cusecs to 52,500 cusecs, while the Danister Tail Regulator capacity is being enhanced from 1,500 cusecs to 6,000 cusecs. The Manchar Containing (MC) Bund is also being rehabilitated by increasing the top width from 20 feet to 30 feet, flattening the lake-side slope from 1:2 to 1:3 to reduce erosion, and providing new stone pitching for improved flood protection.

Additionally, the flood-carrying canals, namely Aral Wah and Danister Canal, are also being remodeled to capacities of 52,500 cusecs and 4,500 cusecs respectively.

2.                REHABILITATION OF FLOOD PROTECTION (F.P.) BUND.

The Flood Protection (F.P.) Bund, which has historically suffered breaches during high floods and hill torrent flows, is being comprehensively rehabilitated under SFERP. During the 2022 floods, several breaches exceeding 1,000 feet were reported.

The rehabilitation works include increasing the bund height up to six feet above the 2022 High Flood Level (HFL), maintaining a top width of 20 feet, and providing new stone pitching alongsections exposed to floodwaters to improve stability and resilience.

3.                REHABILITATION OF DHORO PURAN

The rehabilitation of DhoroPuran under the Left Bank Outfall Drain (LBOD) system has been undertaken to improve stormwater drainage capacity in the districts of Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, and Umerkot.

The project focuses on revival of old dhoros (waterways) to safely discharge floodwaters and reduce damages during extreme rainfall events. The DhoroPuran reach from RD 210+000 to RD 110+000 is being rehabilitated for a design flood of 11,000 cusecs, while the section from RD 210+000 to RD 222+130 is being upgraded for a discharge capacity of 5,980 cusecs. In addition, an outfall regulator with a capacity of 4,000 cusecs is also being constructed under the project.

4.               FLOOD DETENTION DAMS AT LAT AND MOLE NAI

To address urban flooding risks near Karachi, eleven flood detention dams are being constructed at Lat Nai and Mole Nai within the Malir River Basin.

These dams are intended to protect vulnerable urban areas including Taiser Town, Northern Bypass, Saadi Town, and the M-9 Motorway from flash flooding. The combined storage capacity of these dams exceeds 5,000 acre-feet. Besides flood mitigation, the dams will also function as groundwater recharge structures for surrounding communities.

FLOOD DISCHARGE CAPACITY ENHACEMENT WORKS AT MANCHAR LAKE:

The flood water of Manchar Lake passes through three regulators namely Aral Head Regulator, Aral Tail Regulator, and Danister Tail Regulator to dispose-off in Indus River. The cumulative capacity of these three regulators used to be 37,000 cusecs. After the interventions being carried out under SFERP, the capacity has been enhanced to 83,500 cusecs. The Aral Head Regulator is being remodeled to enhance capacity of 52,500 cusecs as compared to its previous capacity of 10,500 cusecs whereas the Danister Tail Regulator is remodeled to 6,000 cusecs as compared to 1,500 cusecs previous capacity. The MC Bund itself is being rehabilitated to make it more resilient with increase in Bund Top Width from previous 20’ to now 30’, while the side slope at lake side is flattened from 1:2 to 1:3 to prevent the wave-wash action which used to disrupt the stone pitching making the earthen embankment vulnerable against flood water and new stone pitching all along MC Bund at the Lake Side has been carried out. The flood water carrying canals namely Aral Wah and Danister Canal were also remodeled to 52,500 cusecs and 4,500 cusecs respectively.

REHABILITATION OF FLOOD PROTECTION (F.P) BUND:

The F.P Bund has been exposed to high velocity waters of hill torrents and has experienced breaches in past floods. In 2022, too, several breaches of even more than 1,000 feet were reported at F.P Bund. Under SFERP, entire F.P Bund is being rehabilitated wherein, the height is increased up to 6’ w.r.t HFL-2022, top width is ensured to be 20’, and new stone pitching on bund side exposed to flood water is being carried out.

REHABILITATION OF DHORO PURAN.

LBOD Drainage Scheme was developed to provide Irrigation Drainage to the areas of Sanghar, Mirpurkhas and Umer Kot. Floods of 2011 and 2022 have indicated that there is a need for development of Storm Water Drainage System alongside the Irrigation Drainage System to avoid damages to Infrastructure and livelihood of the people in wake of future floods. LBOD being the Irrigation Drainage System does not have the enough capacity to tackle the Flood waters. Revival of Old Dhoros (waterways) of the Left Bank to provide Stormwater Drainage has the potential to provide much needed relief during the unprecedented floods.

In the aftermath of floods-2022, the enhancement of flood discharge capacity is addressed under SFERP. Part of the DhoroPuran being the lowest link in the Stormwater drainage system is being rehabilitated to provide relief to Stormwater Drainage. The DhoroPuran Reach RD 210+000 to RD 110+000 is rehabilitated to design flood of 11,000 cusecs while from RD 210+000 to RD 222+130 design flood discharge is 5,980 cusecs. An outfall regulator of 4,000 cusecs is also being constructed at RD 210+000 under the project.

FLOOD DETENTION DAMS AT LAT AND MOLE NAI

A cascade of Flood detention dams/weirs are also proposed on the high flooding streams near Karachi to avoid urban flooding, mostly affected due to Malir River. Malir River, one of the major rivers of Karachi, starts its journey from Pipre-Baricha which is at the North East of Karachi and flows to the center and drains into the Arabian Sea. Mol and Khadeji are the major streams of Malir Basins which joins to form Malir River at upstream of the Jamali Bridge, Karachi.

The other important tributary of Malir Basin is Lat (Watanwari) Nai, the catchment area of which before reaching the Tesar Town is 137 sq.km. Its flood also causes heavy damages to the urban areas and the Motorway M-9, the major locations which get affected by the Watanwari Nai are Tesar Town, Northern Bypass, Motorway and the Saadi Town.

A total of eleven (11) nos. flood detention dams are constructed under the project. The combined capacity of these dams is more than 5,000 acre-ft. Moreover, these flood detention dams will also perform as ground-water recharge dams for the community where they are being constructed.

1260  *Mr. Abdul Basit:  

Will the Minister for Planning and Development be pleased to State: - 

How many flood-resilient infrastructure projects were completed in Sindh during 2024?

ANSWER 

MR.  JAM KHAN SHORO, MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: -

1)      SFERP PHASE-I

The Phase one of the SFERP has been completed ((List of roads is at Annexure-I & detail briefing is at annexure-II placed on Table of the House).

Road Rehabilitation:

Under this project, total of 141 flood-affected roads across 19 districts covering 825 KM have been successfully completed. These rehabilitated roads have re-established vital links between rural and urban areas, facilitating trade, mobility, and access to essential services such as healthcare and education

❖31 roads completed in FY 2023–24

❖90 roads completed in FY 2024–25

❖20 roads completed in FY 2025–26

Water Supply & Sanitation:

Under SFERP(phase-I)total 513 no of Water Supply & Drainage Schemes has been restored across Sindh to ensure safe drinking water and improved sanitation:

❖   57 schemes in FY 2023–24

❖   250 schemes in FY 2024–25

❖   206 schemes in FY 2025–26

Rescue 1122 & Trauma Centers / Emergency Response centers:

v  Out of 12, 10 Rescue Stations are completed.

v  07 District Headquarters Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, QambarShahdadkot, Jacobabad, Ghotki, &Tharparkar were completed during FY 2024-25

v  03 District Headquarters Sanghar, Matiari and Umerkot have been completed and operationalized during FY 2025-26.

v  02 More District Headquarters Khairpur and Naushahroferoz are at final Stage of construction and will be completed during FY 2025-26.

v  16 Rescue Satellite Stations completed. Satellite Stations for Sindh Emergency Rescue Service 1122 were established during FY 2024-25.

v  Emergency Rooms / Trauma Centers were refurbished during FY 20232024.

v  All emergency Vehicles under SFERP (Phase-I) has been procured and delivered to concerned agencies.

2)      SFERP PHASE-II

The Phase two of the SFERP has been planned to complete during financial year 2026-27. Under second phase of SFERP total 19 (Nos) Roads covering 145 KM Length would be rehabilitated. (List of roads is at Annexure-III & detail briefing is at annexure-IV Placed on the Table of the House).

v  10 roads in Larkana, Sukkur, and Shaheed Benazirabadtargeted for completion during FY 2025–26

v  09 additional roads planned for completion by FY 2026–27

3)      EFAP

The Revised PC-I EFAP project is under process of approval by ECNEC. Under this project total 46 no of major Roads covering 829 KM Length would be rehabilitated. Around 632 Km (76%) of road work has been completed and remaining work would be completed after revision (List of roads is at Annexure-V Placed on the Table of the House),wherein the details may be solicited from Works & Services Department.

            Ongoing Schemes of W&S Department:

There are total 244 Nos of schemes in Sub-Sector “Improvement” of Works & Services, Department portfolio has been completed during 2024-25 (Annexure-VI Placed on the Table of the House). As a matter of policy, roads included in sub-sector improvement are designed to be flood resilient schemes, wherein the details may be solicited from Works & Services Department.

IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT:

There were 16 flood protection schemes, with a total cost of Rs. 22,112.372 million, completed during the financial year 2024–25 (list of schemes attached as Annexure-VII).

SINDH PEOPLES HOUSING FOR FLOOD AFFECTEES (SPHF):

The Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) project is a major post-flood reconstruction initiative launched by the Government of Sindh after the devastating 2022 floods. The project aims to rebuild nearly two million climate-resilient houses for flood-affected families across Sindh through the Sindh Flood Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project (SFEHRP). SPHF operates as the main implementation agency and provides financial assistance directly to beneficiaries through transparent digital systems and bank transfers. During 2024, the project made significant progress, with hundreds of thousands of houses under construction and many already completed in different districts. The initiative also includes water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, training for local masons on flood-resistant construction techniques, women-focused land ownership support, and community participation in rebuilding efforts. International organizations including the World Bank, Islamic Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and European Investment Bank have supported the project financially and technically, recognizing it as one of the world’s largest climate-resilient housing reconstruction programs.

Achievements:

The Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) project has achieved several major milestones since its launch after the 2022 floods. One of its biggest achievements is the large-scale reconstruction of climate-resilient houses for flood-affected families across Sindh. By 2024, more than 300,000 houses had been completed, while over 800,000 additional houses were under construction in different districts. The project successfully validated nearly 2 million damaged houses and provided direct financial assistance to hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries through transparent digital banking systems. SPHF also opened more than 800,000 bank accounts to ensure secure transfer of funds and promote financial inclusion. Another important achievement is the empowerment of women, as many houses are being registered in women’s, making it one of the largest women-centered housing initiatives in Pakistan.  The project has also generated over one million employment opportunities through construction and related activities.  In addition, SPHF introduced multi-hazard and climate-resilient construction techniques to improve protection against future floods and climate disasters.  Due to its scale and innovative community-driven approach, the project has gained international recognition and support from organizations such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Islamic Development Bank.

1336  *Ms. AroobaRabbni:  

Will the Minister for Planning and Development be pleased to State: - 

      How many poverty alleviation programs are in place in the province, together with their specifics?

ANSWER

MR.  JAM KHAN SHORO, MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: -

Under Planning & Development Department: There are four on-going poverty alleviation programs being implemented across 08 districts with Rs.14.630 billion. However, 18 districts have been completed by June 2025 with cost of Rs. 25.736 billion which are very much alive as circular interest free loan is going on continuous basis through implementation partner which has been awarded endowment fund of 1.75 billion to cater the social mobilization expenses.

The Government also established a Community Investment Fund and Enterprise Development Fund worth billions of rupees to provide revolving financial support to poor families. These funds helped people start small businesses, improve agriculture and livestock activities, and create sustainable income opportunities. Overall, the Government invested about 40.00 billion rupees in these poverty reduction initiatives, making Sindh the first province in Pakistan to achieve province-wide coverage of a structured poverty reduction program.

Alongside PPRP, the Government of Sindh along with Federal continued to support wider social protection initiatives. Through the Benazir Income Support Programme, millions of deserving families, especially women in Sindh, received direct financial assistance and educational stipends for their children. The Government also expanded investments in education, healthcare, technical training, rural infrastructure, water supply, sanitation, and livelihood support programs to improve the quality of life for vulnerable communities.

After the devastating floods of 2022, the Government of Sindh launched the Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affectees program to help flood-affected families rebuild their homes and restore their lives. Climate-resilient houses were constructed for families who had lost everything during the disaster, reflecting the Government of Sindh’s commitment to standing with the people during difficult times.

The Government of Sindh has always believed that poverty cannot be eliminated through slogans alone. Real change comes through practical work, long-term planning, and empowering people at the grassroots level. Whether through women empowerment, housing support, financial assistance, education, healthcare, or rural development, the Government of Sindh has continued to work toward building a more inclusive and prosperous society where every citizen has the opportunity to live with dignity, security, and hope for a better future.

1337  *Ms. AroobaRabbni:  

Will the Minister for Planning and Development be pleased to State: - 

(a)    Is it a fact that NGOs are also working together with the department to eradicate poverty in the province;

(b)   What are the specifics, if the response to (a) above is affirmative?

ANSWER

MR.  JAM KHAN SHORO, MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: -

No NGO is currently working in collaboration with the Planning & Development (P&D) Department to eradicate poverty in Sindh province. However, it is pertinent to mention that all two poverty alleviation programs are fully funded by the Government Sindh (GoS) through three separate schemes under the Annual Development Program (ADP). To implement these programs, the GoS has engaged Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) as implementing partner.

SRSO has status of Company and it is registered with Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan register under Section 42 as not for profit organization.

KARACHI:                                                               G.M UMAR FAROOQ

DATED THE 17^TH MAY, 2026                                           SECRETARY

PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH