KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab announced that the Mangrove Biodiversity Park, a project aimed at enhancing the city’s recreational facilities and promoting environmental conservation, will soon open to the public. Located near the Native Jetty Bridge, the park is expected to provide citizens with an opportunity to engage in recreational activities amidst natural surroundings. Efforts are underway to open the park within one to two weeks.

According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the Mangrove Biodiversity Park is being developed under its supervision, with the goal of preserving the city’s natural mangrove forests and biodiversity. Mayor Wahab highlighted the collaboration with Tariq Alexander Qaiser and the Avari family, whose support has been instrumental in the project’s progress. He emphasized the importance of providing recreational spaces for families and children to enjoy the natural environment.

In addition to the park’s development, Mayor Wahab outlined ongoing efforts to enhance Karachi’s infrastructure. Streetlights along Shahrah-e-Firdausi have been restored, and plans are in place to improve lighting on 41 major roads to facilitate commuters and improve public safety at night. The city is also focusing on cleanliness, with daily cleaning operations initiated for flyovers and underpasses to ensure they remain well-maintained. Mayor Wahab reiterated that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation is committed to improving green spaces, street lighting, and recreational facilities as part of the city’s development strategy.