Burns Road to become modern food street: CS
KARACHI: The Chief Secretary of Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, has said that Burns Road would be converted into a modern, well-organised and attractive food street. He said this during a visit to Burns Road and its adjoining areas to inspect ongoing development, road construction, rehabilitation and beautification work. During the visit, the chief secretary inspected work at different locations and…
KARACHI, 2026 - Sindh's Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah has announced plans to transform Burns Road into a modern, well-organized food street. On a recent visit to the area, Shah saw firsthand the development, construction, rehabilitation, and beautification efforts underway. He took a tour of various sites and listened to updates from officials on the progress.
Shah urged local authorities to ramp up the pace of development and ensure completion on schedule, emphasizing the importance of maintaining high construction standards. He also emphasized the need to enhance roads, public facilities, and the overall ambiance while safeguarding Burns Road's historical character and cultural heritage.
In addition, Shah assessed the encroachment issue in Burns Road and its vicinity. He ordered relevant agencies to take decisive, coordinated measures against encroachments.
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