Sindh Government to Auction Idle Vehicles Within a Month and Procure EVs for Karachi Officials.
Karachi Web Desk: The Sindh government has decided to auction off unused vehicles within a month and plans to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) for government employees in Karachi. This decision was made during a key meeting of the Sindh Cabinet Sub-Committee on Austerity, chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in Karachi.
The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Saeed Ghani, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjhar, Ali Hassan Zardari, and various departmental secretaries.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
- Guidelines for Vehicle Allocation:
Committee members directed officials to follow clear guidelines to regulate the allocation of government vehicles. - Review of Vehicle Records:
Departmental secretaries presented a ten-year record of government vehicles during the meeting. - Timely Auctions:
Sharjeel Inam Memon emphasized the need to complete the auction process within a month to prevent further wastage of resources and to meet the demand for new vehicles. - Benefits of EVs:
The minister highlighted that purchasing EVs would not only save on fuel costs but also make future auctions more efficient. - Transparency and Accountability:
Memon reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of public resources. - Return of Unauthorized Vehicles:
Memon issued a strict warning to individuals misusing government vehicles, urging them to return the vehicles as per government orders. - Streamlined Auction Process:
The ongoing auction of idle vehicles will be conducted with complete transparency, Memon assured.
Statements from Other Officials:
- Saeed Ghani: Highlighted the importance of timely auctions to reduce unnecessary expenses. He urged departments with surplus vehicles to return the excess to the government.
- Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjhar: Stressed the need to identify idle vehicles and ensure compliance with government policies swiftly. He emphasized saving public funds and ensuring expenses are aligned with actual needs.
- Ali Hassan Zardari: Called for fully transparent auctions, noting that the funds raised would assist in purchasing new vehicles.
The Sindh government remains focused on reducing unnecessary expenditures, enhancing accountability, and making effective use of public resources.
