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Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Saturday announced that carpeting work around the Chakor Nullah would be completed within the next four days, and a major road connectivity project being executed by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) had entered its final stage to provide alternative routes between Natha Khan Road, Sharea Faisal and Gulistan-e-Jauhar.
The mayor made these remarks during a visit to the ongoing development works around the Chakor Nullah and under-construction connecting roads to review the work progress. He said the completion of the carpeting work would provide considerable relief to citizens travelling through the area, particularly residents and commuters of Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Sharea Faisal, Dalmia, Pehlwan Goth and adjoining localities.
Wahab said all available resources were being utilised to ensure that the carpeting work was completed within the stipulated four-day period. He added that the Karachi administration and municipal institutions were closely monitoring development projects across the city to ensure timely completion and improved civic facilities.
The KMC’s road connectivity project includes the development of two important routes aimed at providing alternative access to Natha Khan Road and establishing a direct link between Sharea Faisal and Gulistan-e-Jauhar in order to ease pressure on some of Karachi’s busiest roads.
KMC Metropolitan Commissioner Abrar Jaffer briefed the mayor about the scope, technical specifications and progress of the project. He said the road being developed parallel to the Chakor Nullah was approximately 2.4 kilometres long and between 38 and 40 feet wide.
The work included stone pitching and stone walls on both sides, installation of lighting poles, construction of a 30-running-foot culvert and an RCC wall measuring around 1,000 running feet.
The mayor was informed that the second section being developed parallel to the Natha Khan Bridge was approximately 800 metres long and 36 feet wide.
Wahab said Karachi was expanding rapidly and the growing population and economic activity were placing increasing pressure on the existing road network.
He said the objective was not simply to construct another road but to develop a better-connected urban road network that could provide citizens with alternative routes and reduce the time required to reach their destinations.
The mayor said development projects were being carried out in different towns and areas of Karachi, including improvements to roads, drainage systems, street lighting, transportation links and other municipal infrastructure.
He added that industrial areas were also being included in the development programme, with infrastructure improvement schemes being undertaken with the support of the Sindh government through a Rs9.5 billion special grant.
Wahab said the commitments made by the Pakistan Peoples Party leadership to the people of Karachi were being translated into practical measures and would not remain limited to announcements.
He maintained that whatever resources, powers and capabilities were available to municipal institutions would be utilised for the betterment and convenience of citizens.
The mayor directed the officers concerned to ensure quality construction, adherence to engineering standards and timely completion of the remaining works. He also emphasised the need for ensuring proper drainage, road safety and street lighting along the newly developed routes.
Wahab expressed confidence that several major development schemes currently under execution would be completed within their targeted timelines, adding that he and other municipal officials would continue monitoring progress on the projects.
