KARACHI: Senior Minister Sharjeel Anam Memon announced on Monday that the provincial government is working to create new employment opportunities, with global investors expressing interest in the agriculture, health, transport, and energy sectors.

Addressing a press conference, he revealed plans to establish a `health city` in the region, which would feature research laboratories and facilities for manufacturing medical equipment.

`Investors have pledged to invest $1billion in the medical sector alone, including purchasing land in the Dhabeji Economic Zone and setting up industries,` he said. The project is expected to create 50,000 jobs for local residents, he added.

Mr Memon highlighted that foreign investors are also keen to invest in the agricultural sector. Acknowledging the high costs of fertilisers, seeds, and tube wells, he stated, `We aim to increase our agricultural productivity to match that of other nations.

Significant interest has also been shown in the energy and transport sectors. `Meetings with investors are ongo-ing, and another meeting is scheduled for tomorrow,` he said. He added that the Karachi Circular Railway remains a top priority for the provincial government.

Discussing plans for a bullet train project, he stated, `We aim to introduce bullet trains, with a proposed route from Karachi to Sukkur, to make travel easier, more affordable, and time-saving for the people.` He suggested implementing the project in two phases, with the first phase covering Karachi to Hyderabad and the second extending to Sukkur.

The minister emphasised the impor-tance of environmental sustainability, stating that it is the people`s right to breathe clean air. `We will soon introduce an effective solution. As a first step, we will ensure 100 per cent fitness of all government vehicles, followed by fitness checks for public and private transport,` he said.

Mr Memon also announced the reservation of a special quota for children with disabilities in schools. `Special children will be admitted to all schools and integrated with general students, he said, stressing the collective responsibility to foster inclusivity and serve one another.