Uplift work worth Rs 68b underway to improve Karachi’s infrastructure: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has stated that development work worth a total of Rs 68 billion is underway to improve the city’s infrastructure

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Apr, 2026) Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has stated that development work worth a total of Rs 68 billion is underway to improve the city’s infrastructure.

He expressed these views on Tuesday while laying the foundation stone of an important development project for the improvement and rehabilitation of Sakhi Hassan Road in North Nazimabad Town.

He noted that projects like Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan have already been completed, while work is ongoing on key arteries, including Sher Shah Suri Road.

He said that in the past, rainwater flowing from hilly areas used to affect Sakhi Hassan Graveyard and surrounding localities, causing severe difficulties for residents. This project is an important step toward resolving these longstanding issues.

He added that the Chief Minister of Sindh has recently visited various areas, including Shah Faisal Colony, Azeempura Flyover, and the Shahrah-e-Bhutto project. Shahrah-e-Bhutto is being constructed from Qayyumabad to Kathore in Gadap Town and will play a significant role in improving the city’s traffic system.

Mayor Karachi said that this project is part of a program for the construction and rehabilitation of 26 roads, which will better connect internal streets with main arteries. This will not only improve traffic flow but also boost local business activities.

He further stated that when he assumed office, the institution was facing severe challenges; however, despite various difficulties, development work is now progressing rapidly across the city.

He said that under Package-08, the scope of development activities is being expanded, and this project will provide better travel facilities and an effective drainage system to citizens.

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab informed that the cost of the Sakhi Hassan Road improvement and rehabilitation project in North Nazimabad Town is approximately Rs. 140 million. The project includes road rehabilitation, upgradation of the drainage system, and other basic facilities.

Sakhi Hassan Street will be transformed into a modern dual carriageway with a length of approximately 0.883 kilometers (2,900 feet) and a width of 30 feet.

The project also includes the repair of a drainage line of the same length to ensure proper rainwater disposal.

This initiative will significantly reduce the problems faced by residents of Shadman and the surrounding areas.

He emphasized that providing better facilities to citizens is the responsibility of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, and all available resources are being utilized for this purpose.

He reiterated his commitment to completing ongoing mega projects as soon as possible to provide relief to the citizens.