Murad announces compensation for martyrs killed and injured during the India attack.

Murad announces compensation for martyrs killed and injured during the India attack.

KARACHI (May 16): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah revealed that seven individuals from Sindh were martyred during the Indian attack, including six personnel of the Pakistan Air Force in Bolari and one civilian, Mukhtiar Leghari, in Ghotki, for whom he announced compensation of Rs. 10 million each for the families of the martyrs and Rs. 1 million for injured individuals.

He made these statements while speaking to the media just after performing a flag-hoisting ceremony at the New Sindh Secretariat to mark Pakistan’s National Day of Gratitude.

On the occasion of Pakistan’s national “Day of Gratitude”, observed in response to the country’s successful retaliation against Indian aggression, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah delivered a powerful and patriotic address at a flag-hoisting ceremony held at the Sindh Secretariat.

The Chief Minister praised the valour of Pakistan’s armed forces, stating that “defending the homeland is every Pakistani’s foremost duty” and that the nation is proud of its brave sons who gave a befitting response to Indian aggression. He paid tribute to the martyrs and commended the public’s unwavering spirit of patriotism.

The flag-hoisting ceremony was attended by provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants, the Chief Secretary, provincial secretaries, and senior officials. The event included the national anthem and resounding slogans of `Pakistan Zindabad’ and “Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan.”

Murad Ali Shah affirmed that Sindh’s youth remain at the forefront of national defence and that the people of Sindh are fully aware of enemy conspiracies and stand united in the face of threats. He reiterated that the Sindh government stands firmly with the nation's defenders on all fronts.

To a question, the chief minister stated that the ceremony was part of a nationwide observance announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He added that he would later visit the Martyrs’ Monument in Malir Cantonment and attend a special session at the Sindh Assembly focused on national unity and Pakistan’s historic victory.

Mr Shah revealed that seven individuals from Sindh were martyred during the Indian attack, six personnel of the Pakistan Air Force in Bolari and one civilian, Mukhtiar Leghari, in Ghotki. He announced that the families of the martyrs would receive compensation of Rs. 10 million each, while injured individuals would receive Rs1 million.

On budget preparations, Mr Shah stated that the upcoming provincial budget is being formulated under the guidance of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari, with a focus on clean water, drainage, solar energy, education, health, and rehabilitation of flood-hit infrastructure. He emphasised that efforts are underway to finalise a people-friendly budget despite IMF constraints.

The chief minister also expressed reservations over the federal government’s treatment of Sindh since 2013, citing delays in key projects such as the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway. He called for the serious implementation of such national projects and urged swift progress on the NFC Award, highlighting that Sindh had submitted its nominee within 24 hours, unlike other provinces.