{"id":79879,"date":"2020-01-27T11:42:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T11:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=79879"},"modified":"2020-02-14T06:32:53","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T06:32:53","slug":"malir-expressway-karachi-latest-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/malir-expressway-karachi-latest-updates.html","title":{"rendered":"How Will Malir Expressway Better the Commute System in Karachi?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IN THIS POST<\/strong>
Project Overview
<\/a>Project Location
<\/a>Salient Features
<\/a>Latest Updates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan, over the past couple of years, has witnessed a slew of reforms and critical initiatives, especially in the transportation and road-construction arena. These initiatives have not only given new hope to citizens but have also lured travellers from across the world to come to the country and witness it changing and growing. Following the federal government’s lead in launching mega transportation projects, the government of Sindh has reportedly approved the construction of the 39-kilometre-long Malir Expressway. The expressway will be constructed alongside the Malir River in collaboration with the local government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being Pakistan\u2019s most trusted source of information, we have taken the responsibility to keep our readers updated with the latest information about all the mega projects in Sindh<\/a>. So, here’s our take on the latest updates on Malir Expressway, Karachi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malir Expressway \u2013 Project Overview and the Reason behind its Construction  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Malir Expressway will majorly ease traffic congestion in Karachi! <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Before we start detailing the 39-km-long expressway situated alongside Malir River, let\u2019s first understand the need for it with the help of a few critical stats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nobody can deny the fact that the city of lights is the biggest metropolitan city in Pakistan \u2013 not only in terms of population but also looking at the robust employment ratio, fastest-growing business potential, and extremely affordable housing schemes. This statement can be easily measured by the fact that Karachi was recently declared one of the most affordable cities in the world<\/a> by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owing to the employment potential and the quality of lifestyle, more and more people are moving to the city from across Pakistan, with the population of the city surpassing 14 million, as per the last census. Since the population only seems to be growing, it\u2019s no wonder that this unprecedented growth is putting additional pressure on the city\u2019s infrastructure, well-being, and overall development, sometimes squeezing it to a standstill. At the same time, more people moving to a city translates into more pedestrian traffic and vehicles on the road, which adds to traffic congestion and crucial resources going to waste, not to mention an increase in environmental hazards.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep the city moving, the Government of Sindh, in collaboration with the local government, has announced the construction of a four-lane dualised expressway starting from KPT Interchange to DHA City. According to the official plan, the project is divided into two phases for smoother execution and delivery. Here’s a peek into both phases: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phase-I:<\/strong> During the first phase, the project will witness its transaction, preparation, and approval in the following manner: <\/p>\n\n\n\n