Karachi: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has begun the construction of a graveyard in Surjani Town, a news source reported. 10 acres of land has been reserved for the graveyard in Surjani Town Sector 16.
The graveyard is to be completed in four phases and the first phase will be completed by June 2019. The boundary wall has been constructed and work on the pathways is being done. An area will be reserved for the burial of minors. A rainwater drain is also planned since there are hills surrounding the graveyard. The work will be supervised by department of engineering and graveyard director.
The graveyard will be opened for burial in June soon after it is completed. Karachiites have been facing burial issues for the past two years since burial in old graveyards was banned by Karachi Mayor. The mayor had announced a new graveyard at the time as well.
