KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved Rs9.282 billion for the urgent repair and rehabilitation plan of road and allied infrastructure in Karachi’s industrial areas. The decision aims to address long-standing concerns of industrialists over poor road conditions affecting productivity and logistics.
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The approval was granted during a meeting at the CM House with representatives of major industrial bodies, including the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry, SITE Association of Trade and Industry, Bin Qasim Association of Trade & Industry, and the Landhi Association of Trade & Industry. The meeting reviewed infrastructure needs and finalised a development roadmap for all industrial zones.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved Rs 964.407 million for acquiring buses to enhance public transportation in the Sindh Cabinet meeting. pic.twitter.com/Pbw1o7g0z4
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Sindh CM @MuradAliShahPPP approves Rs9.28bn for urgent reconstruction of roads & infrastructure in Karachi’s industrial zones. Directs work to start Monday and be completed within six months to boost productivity and investor confidence. #Karachi #Industry pic.twitter.com/kKnsiumprT
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Under the approved package, Rs2 billion has been allocated for SITE Association of Trade & Industry, Rs700 million for both phases of SITE Superhighway, and Rs721.74 million for North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry. Additional allocations include Rs860.55 million for F.B. Area Association of Trade & Industry, Rs2 billion for LATI, Rs2 billion for KATI, including the Pakistan Tanners Association, and Rs1 billion for BQATI.
Addressing industrialists, the chief minister directed that development works should begin from Monday and be completed within six months. He said timely execution would pave the way for another similar development package for industrial areas.
Murad Ali Shah said the scheme would be financed through the Infrastructure Development Cess collected by the Excise and Taxation Department. He noted that a significant portion of the cess had been generated from Karachi’s industrial zones and should be reinvested there.
Industrialists urged the provincial government to ensure that funds are released through a grant-in-aid mechanism rather than the Annual Development Programme. They said this approach would help speed up execution and avoid bureaucratic delays.
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The chief minister reaffirmed the Sindh government’s commitment to strengthening Karachi’s industrial base. He said improved infrastructure was essential for boosting exports, generating employment, and restoring investor confidence in the city’s manufacturing and trade sectors.