Karachi Development Projects Near Completion, Says Mayor’s Spokesperson

KARACHI: Karamullah Waqasi, spokesperson for Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab and Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), has said that several infrastructure and transport projects are progressing towards completion to improve facilities for Karachi residents.

Waqasi said the Sindh government and the Karachi city administration were working together to upgrade infrastructure, improve road conditions and strengthen essential urban services.

He highlighted rehabilitation projects in Korangi Industrial Area, where the Sindh government has allocated Rs2 billion for infrastructure improvements. According to Waqasi, Mayor Murtaza Wahab has laid the foundation stones for the projects, marking the start of development work aimed at improving facilities in the industrial zone.

He said cooperation between the provincial government and the city administration remained important for completing development schemes and addressing Karachi’s infrastructure needs.

Road Rehabilitation Projects Progress

Waqasi said rehabilitation work on 19-D Road had entered its final stages. Preparations were also underway for the road’s inauguration, which would mark progress towards improving commuting facilities for residents.

He also highlighted the importance of Natha Khan Chakur Nala Road, saying improved road infrastructure could make daily travel easier and safer for the millions of people who use the city’s roads.

According to Waqasi, road rehabilitation projects are an important part of improving urban mobility and addressing the travel difficulties faced by Karachi residents.

Gas Pipeline Replacement Work Reviewed

Discussing essential services, Waqasi said work to replace natural gas pipelines in Gizri Machhi Para and surrounding streets had been reviewed.

He stressed the importance of monitoring development work in residential areas to ensure progress and improve basic facilities for local communities.

New Buses Expected in Karachi by November

Waqasi said the Sindh government had accelerated efforts to modernise public transport services across the province. According to the information shared by the spokesperson, another batch of buses for Karachi is expected to arrive by November 2026.

He added that improving bus services, operationalising bus rapid transit corridors and providing better commuting facilities remained among the provincial government’s priorities.

Waqasi said continued investment in roads, public transport and essential services could help address the daily needs of Karachi residents.

He reiterated that cooperation between the Sindh government and the city administration would remain important for advancing infrastructure projects and improving urban services across Karachi.