Karachi, The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has announced the completion of a key road construction project from Razakabad to Sheedi Goth Power House, emphasizing the Pakistan People’s Party’s commitment to urban and rural development without discrimination.
According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab stated during the opening ceremony of the road expansion project that the Pakistan People’s Party, which he represents, is focused on equitable development across Karachi’s districts. He expressed confidence in the party’s future political success, predicting that Bilawal Bhutto would become the prime minister and that the party would retain control of the provincial government and attain power at the federal level.
The project, which cost 6.307 million rupees, involves a 2 km long road providing enhanced travel facilities to residents and linking with the Super Highway and National Highway. Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad, Mayor Karachi’s Representative for Political Affairs Karamullah Waqasi, former National Assembly member Jam Abdul Karim Jokhio, and Chairman Gadap Town Tariq Aziz Baloch were among the dignitaries present at the event.
Mayor Wahab emphasized that the People’s Party is focused on addressing people’s issues, highlighting the contribution of Jam Abdul Karim and others to the project. He mentioned several ongoing development initiatives in Karachi, including major water supply, sewage projects, open fields, and parks. He reiterated the party’s vision of making Karachi an international city and improving its infrastructure for further development.
The Mayor also announced the upcoming inauguration of other development projects, including Malir Kala Board Road, two grounds, and four parks in Malir, and the construction of a second road at Machli Chowk to benefit fishermen. Progress on the Baloch Colony Expressway, the Karimabad underpass in District Central, and the Korangi causeway bridge were also noted.
In his address, Mayor Wahab discussed efforts to address water issues, computerization of the hydrant system, and improvements in the city’s drainage system. He mentioned the arrival of fifty buses and eight new snorkel vehicles for the fire brigade, despite tax-related delays.
Responding to political challenges, Mayor Wahab invited Jamaat-e-Islami to collaborate on city development, dismissing rumors of a no-confidence motion. He concluded by addressing the fire brigade’s need for vehicle repairs and the party’s optimism about the upcoming elections.