Karachi: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has initiated a significant road rehabilitation project from Maulana Obaidullah Sindhi Road to Ayub Goth, as part of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s (KMC) ongoing endeavors to enhance the city’s infrastructure.

According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the project falls under Package 06 of the 140-Road Development Programme, located in Gulzar-e-Hijri, Sohrab Goth Town, District East. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several key figures, including Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad and Pakistan Peoples Party’s Parliamentary Leader in the KMC City Council Karamullah Waqasi.

Mayor Wahab emphasized that the area has long suffered from inadequate infrastructure, and this initiative is part of a broader effort to address these deficiencies. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs418.616 million, will include extensive road improvements and the installation of new sewerage pipelines and kerbstones.

He also announced plans for a water connection to address local water supply issues, along with potential infrastructure developments like the Sohrab Goth Flyover. The Mayor reiterated the administration’s commitment to transparency and quality in these projects, aiming to bring sustainable improvements to Karachi’s residents.

Additionally, Mayor Wahab inaugurated a new family park in Quetta Town, underscoring the KMC’s commitment to enhancing recreational facilities for the city’s residents. The Mayor called for collaborative efforts with the federal government, emphasizing Karachi’s significant contribution to the national economy and the need for comprehensive support to sustain development projects.