Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport & Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said the provincial government has allocated substantial funds for the development of Karachi in the budget for the financial year 2026-27, which would serve as a significant milestone for the city’s progress and public welfare.
In a statement issued to the media on Thursday, Memon said Karachi is the economic lifeline of Pakistan, and the Pakistan Peoples Party’s government has always prioritised the needs of the city. The Sindh government is actively pursuing its vision of transforming Karachi into a modern, developed and world-class metropolis, he added.
He said that mega projects such as the Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway would play a vital role in addressing Karachi’s traffic challenges and improving urban connectivity. Similarly, the Karachi Port to Qayyumabad corridor project will further enhance the flow of port and commercial traffic, thereby promoting business and economic activities.
He also said the Sindh government is undertaking transformative initiatives in Karachi’s transport sector. Under the Peoples Bus Service, modern electric and double-decker buses are already providing improved travel facilities to citizens, while the procurement process for 500 electric buses is under way in the first phase of the 1,000 electric buses project.
Memon said that special attention has also been given in the budget to strengthening local government institutions and improving urban services in Karachi. Approximately Rs13 billion has been allocated to enhance the financial stability of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.
In addition, Rs1.5 billion has been earmarked for repair and maintenance works across the city, while Rs500 million has been allocated for the cleaning of rainwater and storm water drains to minimise public inconvenience during the monsoon season.
He said the Sindh government is also committed to preserving Karachi’s historical heritage, and the restoration of the Empress Market is a practical manifestation of this commitment. Furthermore, work is under way on various development projects aimed at improving civic amenities, parks, sports facilities, roads and digital governance across the city. He also said that significant investments are being made in a range of development initiatives to make Karachi a more business-friendly city. These include the Greater Karachi Water Supply Scheme, the rehabilitation of roads in the SITE Industrial Area, and several other infrastructure projects designed to support economic growth and improve urban living.
Memon said that in the health sector, resources have also been allocated for expanding and upgrading major institutions in Karachi, including the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, the Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation and the Sindh Institute of Child Health & Neonatology, so that citizens can continue to receive free, world-class healthcare services.
