Sindh Seeks China’s Help for Karachi Flood Warning System

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has proposed a partnership with Huawei to develop a flood early warning and city operations system for Karachi, starting with a pilot project in one district.

Key points

• The chief minister additionally proposed study visits for provincial office-holders to the Wuhan City Operation Centre and collaboration between Huawei and Sindh's universities and technical institutions.
• The provincial administration aims to sign a memorandum of understanding with Huawei at the Sindh Investment and Trade Conference in Shanghai afterwards this week.
• During a separate visit to the Wuhan Artificial Intelligence Computing Center, Shah sought cooperation on AI training and access to computing resources for universities and researchers in Sindh.
• Shah additionally invited Humanwell Healthcare Group to explore pharmaceutical manufacturing in Sindh, including joint ventures to produce medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• The proposal came during his visit to Huawei's digital urban governance facility in Wuhan, China, where he led a high-level provincial delegation.

For context, the proposal came during his visit to Huawei's digital urban governance facility in Wuhan, China, where he led a high-level provincial delegation. Sindh Proposes $9.15m Floating Agriculture Project.

Shah remarked Karachi could apply data-driven technology to improve flood forecasting, emergency response, traffic management, water services, and waste disposal. The proposed pilot would initially cover one district before expanding to other parts of the city.

He emphasized that Sindh wanted a long-term partnership involving technology transfer, staff training, and local expertise, rather than simply buying equipment and software.

Notably, the chief minister additionally proposed study visits for provincial office-holders to the Wuhan City Operation Centre and collaboration between Huawei and Sindh's universities and technical institutions. Huawei Sends 11 Students to China for 2 Week Internship.

Meanwhile, the provincial administration aims to sign a memorandum of understanding with Huawei at the Sindh Investment and Trade Conference in Shanghai afterwards this week.

Shah additionally invited Humanwell Healthcare Group to explore pharmaceutical manufacturing in Sindh, including joint ventures to produce medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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