KMC to reconstruct 139 key roads under special initiative

A high-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Local Government Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, to finalize the Karachi Special Road Rehabilitation Program under the Minister Local Government's Initiative.

During the meeting, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab briefed participants on the finalization of 183 important roads falling under various Town Municipal Corporations (TMCs) of Karachi. He informed that these roads play a vital role in managing the city's traffic flow, serving as major arteries and alternative routes that cater to thousands of commuters daily.

The Shah, directed Municipal Commissioner to expedite all necessary procedures and immediately launch the tendering process to ensure swift execution of the initiative. He emphasized that the project will significantly contribute to the rehabilitation of Karachi's infrastructure and improve civic facilities for residents across the city.

Mayor Wahab further informed the meeting that, following the successful rehabilitation of roads, solarisation of streetlights will also be undertaken.

He noted that this step will be implemented in line with the successful model of Sharae Faisal, where solar streetlights have produced encouraging results in terms of energy efficiency, cost reduction, and improved illumination.

The meeting was attended by Mayor Wahab, Special Secretary Local Government Syed Azhar Shah, Municipal Commissioner Karachi Ibrar Jaffar, Managing Director Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, along with other senior officials.