Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has highlighted the inauguration of Shahrah-e-Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Shahrah-e-Bhutto) as a realization of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s visionary Karachi Package, initially announced in 1994-95. The project aims to alleviate Karachi’s congestion and modernize its infrastructure, starting with the much-anticipated Shah Faisal Intersection.
The Shahrah-e-Bhutto, a 9.1-kilometre stretch from Shaheed-e-Millat Expressway at Qayumabad to Shah Faisal Interchange, is a key part of a 38.75-kilometre expressway, with the full completion expected by 2025. This high-speed, access-controlled corridor is designed to ease commuting and reduce travel time from over an hour to just 25 minutes. The project will also improve trade logistics and provide a safer route for heavy traffic, particularly to and from Karachi Port Trust.
The Rs. 54.7 billion project is a testament to the successful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, with the Sindh Government contributing Rs. 31.3 billion. CM Murad Shah emphasized that the Shahrah-e-Bhutto project is more than just a road; it is a lifeline for Karachi’s future, offering hope and progress. Importantly, no residents were displaced during construction, upholding the government’s commitment to citizen welfare.
Murad Shah also announced plans for further infrastructural advancements, including the construction of the Shahrah-e-Bhutto Zero Point from Karachi Port to Korangi. He urged local investors to actively participate in these transformative projects, pledging to complete the initiatives ahead of schedule and make Karachi a city that leads by example. Additionally, the Chief Minister assured the citizens of Karachi that steps would be taken to address the city’s growing water needs by bringing an additional 400 MGD of water to the city.
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