Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed officials to establish intensive care units (ICUs) at six hospitals in Karachi.

Chairing a meeting of the provincial health department, the chief minister said that the ICUs will be set up at Civil Hospital, Jinnah Hospital, Lyari General Hospital, Trauma Centre, Dow Ojha Campus and Services Hospital.

"We are preparing wards in advance so that there isn't an issue in the future in case of an emergency," the chief minister said.