Sindh CM receives ‘anonymous’ donation of Rs1 million for coronavirus fund

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday received “anonymous” donation of Rs1 million for the Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund.

“Today I received this anonymous donation made to “Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund”, along with a letter from the donor,” he wrote in a Twitter post, sharing a note that accompanied the cheque of one million rupees.

He said: “Such acts of kindness strengthen our resolve to continue fighting this challenge, & reassure us that humanity stands tall during such extraordinary times!”

Today I received this anonymous donation made to “Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund”, along with a letter from the donor. Such acts of kindness strengthen our resolve to continue fighting this challenge, & reassure us that humanity stands tall during such extraordinary times! pic.twitter.com/DmvNwzlTHE

— Murad Ali Shah (@MuradAliShahPPP) March 23, 2020

“I am a retired person of 88 years. In response to your appeal, I submit herewith a cheque of a humble amount in face of unheard and dreadful epidemic,” read the note sent to the chief minister along with the cheque by the anonymous donor.

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Earlier, on March 17, the Sindh government had set up a “Coro Virus Relief Fund” to fight the pandemic.

The provincial government’s spokesperson Murtaza Wahab in a tweet had said the Sindh chief minister, ministers, advisors, special assistants and all PPP MPAs will contribute their one-month salary to the fund.