A delegation from the United States Mission, led by Mr. Jerrod Hansen (Political Officer) and Mr. Saleh Shah (Political Specialist), called on Honourable Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, Syed Awais Qadir Shah, at his office in the Sindh Assembly today.

The Honourable Speaker was accompanied by MPAs including Minister for Zakat & Ushr Riaz Hussain Shah Sheerazi, MPA Sadia Javed, MPA Nida Khuhro, MPA Heer Soho, MPA Yusuf Baloch, MPA Sikander Shoro, MPA Fayyaz Ali Butt, MPA Makhdoom Fakhar Zaman, and MPA Farooq Awan.

During the meeting, the MPAs discussed their political careers and leadership experience as Members of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. The US delegation met with multiple MPAs from various political parties in the Assembly lobby. In informal conversations, they inquired about the MPAs’ political journeys, interests, and public service motivations to better understand their perspectives and evaluate the scope of future collaboration.

Mr. Jerrod Hansen appreciated the opportunity to meet elected and reserved seat MPAs from all parties, including the opposition, and commended the Speaker’s leadership in ensuring broad participation.

Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah highlighted the importance of including women, minority, and youth MPAs to promote a more representative and empowered legislature.