The Sindh minister calls the project a “game changer” for the city’s traffic and says it will reduce travel time from Karachi by almost an hour.
Sindh Chief Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Thursday that Shahrah-e-Bhutto, a road linking Karachi to the M-9 highway, would be opened to the public this month, reducing the travel time of citizens by almost an hour.
At a press conference in Karachi, Memon described the project as a “game changer” and said it would significantly improve the city’s traffic and transportation system. He also said that a new road was being constructed from Karachi Port to Taj Haider Bridge to further improve connectivity.
He said several previously stalled development plans had also been revived, adding that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and the local government department were jointly working on major infrastructure initiatives, including a modern bus rapid transit (BRT) system.
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Memon further revealed that during President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent visit to China, a memorandum of understanding was signed for a desalination plant project under which a Chinese company would establish a facility to convert seawater into usable water. He said the project was expected to help address water shortage in Karachi.
He added that during the visit, agreements were also signed in the livestock and agricultural sectors, describing them as important diplomatic and economic achievements.
The minister said the Sindh government was also taking steps to provide relief to daily wage earners.
Referring to anti-narcotics operations, he said a known drug trafficker was arrested, while officials found negligent during the operation were suspended.
Responding to questions about misinformation on social media, Memon expressed concern about the spread of fake news and propaganda, saying the purpose of the PECA law was to curb misinformation.
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On another question, he said that so far no formal announcement has been made regarding a possible 28th Constitutional Amendment.
Addressing concerns about the Public Service Commission, the minister said anyone with evidence of irregularities should approach the appropriate forum, assuring that action would be taken on all legitimate complaints.
