CM Murad Approves Rs21.5bn for Karachi Road and Infrastructure Upgrades

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister murad Ali Shah approved a Rs21.53 billion package on Friday, including a Rs13 billion grant-in-aid, to rehabilitate and improve road infrastructure in Karachi’s Town Municipal Corporations (TMCs).

The initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve public safety, and boost economic activity in the city, according to a press release from the CM’s office.

The meeting at CM House was attended by Local Government Minister nasir Shah, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Karachi Commissioner Hassan Naqvi, Finance Secretary Fayaz Jatoi, Secretary to the CM Raheem Shaikh, and othre officials.

Nasir Shah informed the chief minister that 24 TMCs in Karachi requested funding to repair badly damaged roads and streets. They couldn’t afford to do the work themselves due to financial limitations.

Wahab reported that 409 roads across seven districts of Karachi need rehabilitation – 400 require patch repairs, and nine need complete reconstruction.

Nasir Shah presented a breakdown showing 409 roads across Karachi’s seven districts have been identified for rehabilitation at an estimated cost of Rs10.93 billion.

400 of these roads will undergo patch repairs, while nine will be reconstructed due to severe structural damage. The mayor added that an additional 15 percent allocation of Rs1.64 billion is needed for sewerage and water supply projects, bringing the total project cost for this component to Rs12.57 billion.

Citing district-wise estimates…