Marble city in Sukkur on the cards

KARACHI (Jan 21): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah held a meeting with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss the development of important sectors, including agriculture, livestock, insurance and Marble City projects.
The meeting, held at the CM House, was attended by Provincial Minister for Industries Jam Ikramullah Dharejo, CM Special Assistant on Investment Qasim Naveed, Principal Secretary to CM Agha Waseef, and Secretary Finance Fayaz Jatoi. The federal government delegation included Chief Executive TDAP Faiz Ahmed, CEO State Life Insurance Shoaib Javed, CEO NICL Farman Zarqoon and Secretary TDAP Shehryar Taj.
The meeting focused on the development of agriculture, livestock, insurance and Marble City projects. Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister Jam Kamal Khan said that the concept of crop insurance had not previously existed in Pakistan, adding that necessary measures were now being taken to introduce crop insurance.
Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stressed that crop financing and insurance were critically important, noting that without proper financing, farmers could not achieve better productivity. He added that the Sindh government was actively working to promote agro-based industries across the province.
Livestock
Special Assistant Qasim Naveed informed the meeting that the Sindh government was transforming the Landhi and Gadap cattle colonies into disease-free zones.
It was decided to further accelerate measures to protect livestock from diseases. The Chief Minister said that work on making cattle colonies disease-free was already underway and assured that complete eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) would be ensured.

The Sindh Chief Minister prioritised Marble City projects as part of a broader economic development agenda. He discussed incentives for ongoing initiatives and announced a new Marble City in Sukkur, further expanding the province’s industrial footprint.

Special Assistant to the CM, Qasim Naveed, stressed the need for Export Development Fund (EDF) support for Marble City Karachi, a dedicated industrial zone aimed at modernising Pakistan’s marble, materials, and minerals sector. Despite Pakistan’s rich marble reserves, exports remain limited due to outdated machinery, lack of common facilities, weak compliance with international standards, and limited access to global markets.