Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said on Tuesday that the city is entering a year of significant development. He made the remarks after inaugurating the renovated Taimooriya Library in Nazimabad, which cost Rs 150 million.
The mayor confirmed that projects approved for Karachi now total 26 new road works. These roads will serve as alternate routes to ease traffic on busy streets like University Road. Work on these projects approved is expected to start by the end of the current month.
“This year, Rs 46 billion will be spent on development works in Karachi,” Wahab said. He added that Rs four billion will go toward four major city corridors. One key project links University Road to Habib University Pahalwan Goth.
In addition to roads, other development initiatives include the opening of Murghikhana Bridge in March. The Karachi Export Processing Zone bridge will open within 20 days. Work on the DNA Lab has also begun, Mayor Wahab confirmed.
The mayor advised citizens to use alternate roads like Sehba Akhtar Road and Mirza Adam Khan Road during construction. He emphasized that development is essential to address hardships caused by ongoing projects.
Wahab stressed that blaming political rivals for delays has become a tradition. He highlighted that cooperation between the city government and federal institutions is vital for successful completion of these projects.
“The work will improve when funds are approved from the prime minister,” he said. Wahab acknowledged that former city leaders also relied on federal support for development initiatives.
The announcement of projects approved reflects the city government’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure and easing traffic congestion. Citizens are expected to benefit from safer roads, new bridges, and better public facilities.
With construction starting soon, Karachi is set to witness a major transformation in its urban landscape. The city government continues to prioritize development works to meet public needs and improve city life.
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