Karachi: The city’s Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has emphasised the need for increased financial support to accelerate Karachi’s development, proposing a PKR 25 billion allocation to ensure substantial improvements in the city’s infrastructure. An article from March 10 serves as the basis for this report.
Speaking at a ceremony at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) headquarters, Mayor Wahab highlighted ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing urban services. As part of the efforts, each of Karachi’s 246 Union Committees (UCs) will receive 50 streetlights, totalling 12,300 lights, to improve illumination during Ramazan.
He underscored the importance of municipal institutions in driving Karachi’s progress and called for collective efforts to strengthen the KMC. Mayor Wahab also noted that municipal revenue had improved, with KMC’s monthly income from municipal utility charges and taxes (MUCT) rising to PKR 220 million. As a result, the monthly funds allocated to each UC increased from PKR 500,000 to PKR 1.2 million, with further increments planned.
Infrastructure development remains a key priority, with multiple projects underway. A new canal from the Hub Dam is being constructed at a cost of PKR 12.8 billion to enhance the city’s water supply. Additionally, 29 chlorination centres have been planned to improve water quality, with 10 already completed. Several sewage treatment plants in Keamari, Gutter Baghicha, and Haroonabad are also set for inauguration this year.
Mayor Wahab highlighted that development projects worth PKR 5 to PKR 6 billion are expected to be completed in 2025. In addition, work is progressing on the K-IV water project, aimed at addressing the city’s water needs.
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