Mayor says new phase of uplift begins in Korangi industrial area

Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the groundbreaking of multiple infrastructure rehabilitation projects in the Korangi Industrial Area, a key hub for the city's economic and industrial activities. The Sindh government has committed Rs9.5 billion for the development of Karachi's industrial zones, a significant increase from the initial Rs1 billion allocated.

The mayor emphasized the importance of industrial development to Pakistan's economy, with the rehabilitation of industrial areas in Karachi having already commenced.

During a ceremony, Wahab detailed plans to construct a road in Sector 23, reinforce security measures along Shahrah-e-Bhutto, and install CCTV cameras for improved surveillance. He also announced the completion of the Baloch Colony Expressway, which is already providing benefits to residents. Following a recent robbery on Shahrah-e-Bhutto, the mayor vowed to investigate the incident further in collaboration with the provincial interior minister.

Wahab reported that the loop connecting Shahrah-e-Bhutto to Ayesha Mosque was nearing completion, promising to facilitate traffic movement without signal interference. The mayor also mentioned a cemetery project underway in Korangi and the nearing completion of a link road alongside Shahrah-e-Bhutto. Additionally, the M-9 interchange was in its final stages of construction.

In discussing the Red Line project, Wahab acknowledged the need to learn from past experiences and highlighted that Chief Minister Sindh was actively overseeing progress. The chief minister was personally involved in improving coordination to reduce inconvenience for commuters. Local leaders, including KATI President Sheikh Umar Rehan and former CEO of KITE Limited Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan, expressed support for the public-private partnership model and the launch of development projects.