Karachi: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has launched a PKR 14 billion citywide infrastructure programme to rehabilitate 139 roads across all districts of Karachi.
Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab announced the programme on Tuesday during a review meeting at KMC headquarters, saying the initiative would focus on improving road infrastructure and urban mobility across the city.
The programme includes reconstruction and rehabilitation of major roads, drainage improvements, replacement of water supply lines and installation of modern street lighting.
According to KMC officials, the programme covers roads in areas including Landhi, Korangi, Saddar, Central and Keamari. Key roads included in the rehabilitation plan are Kashmir Road, Nishtar Road, Johar Road, Siddiq Wahab Road and Hira Lal Road, along with roads in industrial and commercial areas.
The street-lighting component covers major corridors including M.A. Jinnah Road, Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Shahrah-e-Ibn Sina, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Abul Hassan Isphani Road, Shahrah-e-Attar, Fatima Jinnah Road and SUPARCO Road.
KMC Director General Technical Services Tariq Mughal informed the meeting that tenders for civil works covering road rehabilitation, drainage, water supply and electrical infrastructure had been completed in accordance with procurement rules. Work orders are expected to be issued shortly.
Wahab directed relevant departments to ensure transparency, quality construction and timely completion of the projects. He said the programme was part of KMC’s broader strategy to improve Karachi’s infrastructure and municipal services.
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