Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab inaugurated a newly constructed road developed by English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM), built using recycled industrial plastic waste, demonstrating how industrial waste can be transformed into repurposed infrastructure, addressing urban challenges while promoting environmental responsibility.
Located near EBM’s Karachi manufacturing facility, the road improves connectivity and eases movement in the surrounding industrial area, facilitating smoother movement for daily traffic and logistics.
The initiative redirects low-value plastic waste from landfill, converting it into durable infrastructure. It also offers a scalable model for integrating recycled materials into Pakistan’s infrastructure development.
Sharing his perspective, Shahzain Munir, Executive Director at EBM, said, “For over 55 years, innovation has been central to our DNA. This initiative reflects our commitment to transforming waste into long-term value through circular solutions. As one of Pakistan’s leading FMCG companies, we believe in acting first and then sharing our learning. Pakistan’s progress depends on strong public–private partnerships that drive real impact. I’m grateful to the mayor for taking the time out to honour and endorse our mutual intent through action.”
Speaking at the inauguration, Mayor Murtaza Wahab said, “This is the kind of practical innovation that Karachi needs, solutions that strengthen infrastructure while addressing environmental challenges. It is encouraging to see the private sector stepping up with initiatives that deliver real, measurable impact.”
Developed in partnership with Concept Loop, the project forms part of EBM’s broader sustainability agenda, focusing on reducing environmental impact through innovation, circularity, and responsible resource use. By integrating recycled materials into infrastructure development, the initiative signals the potential to scale similar solutions across Pakistan’s urban infrastructure landscape.
The inauguration also included awareness and engagement activities to highlight the importance of sustainable practices and responsible waste management. Wahab on Monday also laid the foundation stone for the construction and rehabilitation of Mirza Adam Khan Road in Lyari Town at a cost of Rs400 million.
Addressing the ceremony, he said the project includes not only the construction and repair of Mirza Adam Khan Road but also the improvement of the drainage system. Under Package-03, work on modern road construction and drainage has formally begun. The rehabilitation of the road from Garden to Mirza Por Road is being considered a major development in District South, and upon completion, it will provide better travel facilities to citizens.
The mayor said a 4.48-kilometre-long dual carriageway will be constructed, while the 26-foot-wide road will help improve traffic flow. Additionally, a 4.61-kilometer-long drainage line will be installed to ensure an effective rainwater drainage system. The project also includes a 4-foot-wide drainage line and an 18-inch diameter sewerage line, which will significantly reduce sewage issues in the area.
He added that Lyari’s infrastructure is being developed along modern lines, and the development of underprivileged areas is a top priority. He emphasized that there will be no compromise on quality and transparency in development projects, and the KMC is taking all possible measures to provide modern and quality facilities to citizens.
Wahab further said that this project was a longstanding demand of the residents of Lyari Town and Saddar Town, which is now being fulfilled. Mirza Adam Khan Road is an important artery connecting Mauripur Road and Garden areas, and thousands of citizens use it daily. He noted that the road also serves as an alternative route during traffic congestion in Old City Area, Mauripur Road, and Chakiwara, but unfortunately its condition had deteriorated badly, making its rehabilitation necessary.
He said that under the directives of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Lyari Transformation Project has been launched, with an estimated cost of around Rs5 billion in its first phase. Work on the K-III water line in Lyari is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed before June 30 to address water issues. Efforts are also being made to complete the Mirza Adam Khan Road project within the same timeframe.
