KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited newly established Banaras Pumping Station along with Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Shah, Administrator Karachi Murtaza Wahab and PPP leader Najmi Alam to witness its operation.

The CM said that the pumping station has been established at cost of Rs95.124 million with an underground tank of 130,000 Gallon water. He added that the pumping station would provide water to hilly areas of Banaras and adjoining areas of SITE Town.

Mr Shah said that new seven pumps, each one of 100 HP have been installed to provide water to UCs-5 to 8 and adjoining areas of Banaras and SITE Town. Visits Hingoro: The Chief Minister visited former PPP MPA Saleem Hingoro at his residence at Kalri, Lyari and inquired about his health. He prayed for the early recovery of Mr Hingoro.

On the way back the chief minister visited Haji Abdul Majeed Sabur, the member of PPP Sindh Counsel, and had a chit chat with him over a cup of tea. On the arrival of the chief minister, the people and party workers gathered in a large number and voiced slogans of Jeay Bhutto.

Condolence: At the last leg of his visit to the city, the chief minister offered condolence with senior artist Qaiser Nizamani over the death of his mother at his residence at Seaview. The chief minister prayed for the departed soul.