Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has said that the Sindh government is committed to making Karachi the most developed and modern city not only in Sindh but in all of Pakistan.
He said the Sindh government is working day and night for the development of Karachi, which remains its top priority. In a statement, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that work is underway in the areas of infrastructure, education, health, and other key sectors to transform Karachi into a modern, sustainable, and inclusive city. He added that a total of Rs194 billion has been invested in improving the city’s road and traffic infrastructure.
He said that work is in progress on the Shahrah-e-Bhutto Corridor, the Malir River Bridge, and several underpasses and flyovers to improve traffic flow. He noted that these projects will reduce traffic congestion and make overall movement across the city faster. He further said that work on major development projects in Karachi will begin by March, with quality and timely completion ensured at all costs. He added that Rs300 billion has been allocated for the expansion of nine district headquarters hospitals and the establishment of new medical colleges in Karachi and other major cities. He also said that Bus Rapid Transit projects worth Rs155.34 billion have been allocated for the Red, Yellow, and Orange Lines.
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the government wants the people of Karachi to feel tangible improvements in every sector. He said that every project and every rupee is aimed at improving facilities and bringing prosperity to the lives of Karachi’s residents. He added that the government’s strategy for Karachi includes sustainable infrastructure, quality education, improved healthcare facilities, modern mass transit, clean water, and safe housing.