Karachi: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the Saulah Muhammad Water Pumping Station in Gadap Town, District Malir. According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad, KMC City Council Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil Muhammad, and other political and civic leaders. Officials briefed the mayor on the station’s capacity and plans to enhance water supply to nearby areas.

Addressing the gathering, Mayor Wahab highlighted the efforts of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) under Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to fulfill public promises and address resource constraints without complaint. He noted that the pumping station had undergone significant upgrades, including an operational chlorination center, which would improve the water supply to residential areas like Memon Goth Road and Jafar Tayyar.

The mayor also mentioned initiatives to alleviate water issues in Lyari, including a new pipeline with a capacity of 10 million gallons and measures to curb water theft. The PPP’s commitment to healthcare was underscored by the reopening of KMC’s Spencer Eye Hospital, which now serves hundreds of patients weekly.

On urban development, Mayor Wahab discussed ongoing projects like the construction of Shahrah-e-Bhutto and improvements to University Road. He emphasized the city’s progress as a collective interest and addressed concerns about political influence and resource allocation.

Deputy Mayor Murad reaffirmed the PPP’s focus on resolving water issues in Karachi, emphasizing ongoing development across the city’s districts. He stated that political criticism would not hinder the city’s development, which remains aligned with the party’s manifesto.