Bundal Island to remain a part of Sindh: Governor Imran Ismail

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has said that Bundal Island is not a housing project that can be brought to Islamabad, it will remain a part of the Sindh province.

Addressing a press conference with Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi after an important meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday, he said that the PM wants Bundal Island to emerge as an even better project than Ravi riverfront city. He said that the aim is to create two new cities there, settled on a comprehensive master plan keeping in view the increasing pollution problems.

He said that after the construction of the island, an estimated 4 to 5 million tourists are expected to visit and all its revenue would go to the Sindh government. The project will generate investment worth billions and create 150,000 jobs, he added.

Imran Ismail said that there should be no reservations regarding the project, along with the Sindh and Federal governments, the local fishermen will also be on board as the project aims to boost the economy of Pakistan.

"We wish to work with the Sindh government on this project," he said. Any concerns of the Sindh Chief Minister will be addressed as this project cannot be completed without cooperation of the provincial government, said the Governor.

Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister Ali Zaidi said that we are also sons of the soil of Sindh, the impression that the islands are being occupied by federal government is untrue.