{"id":103303,"date":"2025-09-16T07:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T02:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=103303"},"modified":"2025-09-12T17:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:15:06","slug":"karachi-to-get-master-plan-backed-by-wb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/karachi-to-get-master-plan-backed-by-wb.html","title":{"rendered":"Karachi to get comprehensive master plan backed by WB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday said that unplanned expansion in Karachi has created serious challenges, but his government, with support from the World Bank, is implementing a comprehensive master plan to address them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to the media after paying his respects at Mazar-e-Quaid on the 77th death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the chief minister said the plan covers transport, electricity, water supply, drainage, waste management, and other urban development needs. He was accompanied by members of his cabinet, who joined him in laying a floral wreath and offering prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting the issue of unplanned urban growth, Shah said the government is focusing on human-centric solutions. Referring to a recent visit to the Lyari River, he noted that several informal settlements were identified. \u201cProtecting residents from displacement without sufficient resources remains a priority,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pak-dp-world-advance-karachi-port-rail-link.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pak, DP World push ahead with dedicated rail link for Karachi Port<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chief minister added that infrastructure upgrades are already underway, including the Shahrah-e-Bhutto project \u2014 a 39-kilometre highway linking Qayyumabad to the M9 Motorway. He said 37 kilometres of the new road and a 2-kilometre link road are under construction, with 15 kilometres currently operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Shah, water pressure issues along Shahrah-e-Bhutto have been addressed through the construction of retaining walls, with monitoring overseen by him. The project, valued at Rs52 billion, is being developed under a public-private partnership involving developers, engineers, financial institutions, and project managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shah said the Sindh government remains committed to managing Karachi\u2019s growth in a sustainable manner and ensuring that development projects are designed to serve both the city and its residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday said that unplanned expansion in Karachi has created serious challenges, but his government, with support from the World Bank, is implementing a comprehensive master plan to address them. Speaking to the media after paying his respects at Mazar-e-Quaid on the 77th death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the chief minister said the plan covers transport, electricity, water supply, drainage, waste management, and other urban development needs. He was accompanied by members of his cabinet, who joined him in laying a floral wreath and offering prayers. Highlighting the issue of unplanned urban growth, Shah said the government is focusing on human-centric solutions. Referring to a recent visit to the Lyari River, he noted that several informal settlements were identified. \u201cProtecting residents from displacement without sufficient resources remains a priority,\u201d he said. Read: Pak, DP World push ahead with dedicated rail link for Karachi Port The chief minister added that infrastructure upgrades are already underway, including the Shahrah-e-Bhutto project \u2014 a 39-kilometre highway linking Qayyumabad to the M9 Motorway. He said 37 kilometres of the new road and a 2-kilometre link road are under construction, with 15 kilometres currently operational. 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