Karachi, 5 November 2026: The 8th Meeting of the Sindh Senior Citizens Council was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Mir Tariq Ali Talpur, Honourable Minister for Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh, at the Minister’s Office, 1st Floor, Old KDA Building No. 3, Sindh Secretariat, Karachi.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Munawar Ali Mithani, Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh, who briefed the Honourable Chair and Council members on the agenda items, ongoing initiatives, and key matters concerning the welfare, protection, and facilitation of senior citizens across the province.
The meeting was also attended by Mr. Tariq Ali Nizamani, Special Secretary, Local Government Department; Mr. Aftab Ali, Deputy Secretary, Transport & Mass Transit Department; Mr. Zamir Ahmed Durrani, Member, Sindh Senior Citizens Council; Mr. Muhammad Kashif Jamal, Deputy Director, PMC, Agriculture Department; Dr. Shakir Qayoom Khanzada, Additional Secretary, Social Welfare Department; Mr. Abdullah Butt, Member/President, EDUCAST Society; Mr. Tariq Ramzan Buledi, Social Worker; Ms. Farida Yameen, Director General, Social Welfare Department; and Mr. Farooq Ahmed.
Key Agenda Items and Matters Discussed
The Council considered and deliberated upon the following matters:
- Confirmation of Minutes Confirmation of the minutes and decisions of the 7th meeting of the Sindh Senior Citizens Council.
- Senior Citizen Cards Approval of payment to NADRA for the issuance of 500,000 Senior Citizen Cards to eligible senior citizens across Sindh.
- Budget Utilization Review and approval of budget utilization for the financial years 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26.
- Senior Citizen Card and SMS Template Insertion of an appropriate note in the Senior Citizen Card and SMS notification template during the card-processing procedure.
- Annual Budget 2026–27 Consideration and approval of the annual budget for the financial year 2026–27.
- Revamping of Old Age Homes Proposal for the allocation of Rs. 500 million for the revamping and improvement of old age homes at the district level across Sindh.
- Nomination of Focal Person Nomination of a focal person to facilitate coordination and follow-up on matters relating to the Sindh Senior Citizens Council.
- Healthcare Facilities Proposal for the allocation of Rs. 500 million to strengthen and improve healthcare facilities for senior citizens.
- Additional Agenda Item – Rehabilitation Centre, District Central, Karachi The Council was apprised that the Rehabilitation Centre for Senior Citizens in District Central, Karachi, had been completed and formally handed over to the Social Welfare Department on 20 December 2024. The relevant proposal was placed before the Council for consideration and approval.
Key Financial Proposals
Way Forward
The meeting provided a platform to review key initiatives, budgetary requirements, institutional facilities, and administrative measures aimed at improving the welfare and quality of life of senior citizens throughout Sindh. The proposals placed before the Council were submitted for its consideration and approval to further strengthen the implementation of the Sindh Senior Citizens (Azadi Card) and enhance services and facilities for senior citizens across the province.
Meeting Highlights & Photo Gallery
Old KDA Building No.3 4th Floor Sindh Secretariate Karachi
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