By: Aziz Khatri
Karachi: In a significant step towards enhancing urban infrastructure, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects in various union committees of District West on Friday. The comprehensive scheme, which includes road repairs, upgrades to the drainage system, and the installation of paver blocks, has an estimated budget of Rs 122 million sanctioned by the government
Under the initiative, more than 130,000 square feet of paver blocks will be installed across numerous roads, along with nearly 199,700 square feet designated for road surfacing. Additionally, new sewerage lines of various diameters are set to be laid, aimed at providing the residents with improved and sustainable infrastructure.
The ceremony took place at Rahmat Chowk in Orangi Town and was attended by prominent figures including Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad, Parliamentary Leader in City Council Karamullah Waqasi, Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil Muhammad, and other elected representatives. Mayor Wahab highlighted the ethical principles of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), stating, “Public resources are a trust and must be managed with honesty for the welfare of the people.” He emphasized a commitment to delivering tangible results rather than mere promises.
The mayor revealed ongoing projects worth PKR 4 billion across the UCs of District West. While the foundation for five of the planned 22 development schemes was laid during the event, work on the remaining projects is set to commence this month. Additionally, he announced that development work in five UCs of Orangi Town, with a budget of Rs 615 million, has already started, alongside an allocation of nearly Rs 900 million that includes Rs 20 million for each UC.
Addressing persistent issues of water scarcity, Mayor Wahab introduced a major initiative to source 100 million gallons per day (MGD) of water from the Hub Dam. This ambitious Rs 12.8 billion project is anticipated for completion by August 14, 2025, and aims to supply an additional 40–45 million gallons of water to District West, Keamari, and surrounding areas. He added that the sewerage treatment plant is expected to become operational by August 30, with pumping stations in Al-Hira and Mominabad to be finalized within this financial year.
“Our vision aligns with the ideology of the late Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto—service without discrimination,” asserted the mayor. He pledged that the pace of public service would accelerate over the next two years, vowing to uphold PPP values in promoting development throughout Karachi.
Reflecting on the transformation of Orangi Town, which was once dominated by a single party’s flag, Mayor Wahab stated that citizens now judge their leaders based on performance rather than empty promises. He announced the abolition of parking charges to prevent citizens from being burdened with extra fees and called for town administrations to collaborate in making city parking free.
Mayor Wahab also reaffirmed his commitment to remain accessible to the public, stating that Karachi’s leadership would not be confined to luxury vehicles. He announced ongoing efforts to clear blockages in rainwater drainage channels, asserting an unwavering stance against those who pollute these systems. “Let those who dump sacks in the drains keep doing so; we will keep clearing them. We will not allow the journey of cleanliness and improvement to stop,” he emphasized.
In his concluding remarks, he urged unity and dedication: “Pride and arrogance are not favored by Allah, and our work will be defined by sincerity, integrity, and public service. This city belongs to all of us. Together, we will make it better, and Insha’Allah, we will succeed.”
“No one is allowed to collect money from the public under the guise of parking fees. We will remove encroachments that hinder the public,” he declared. “Our mission is to eradicate the encroachment mafia and to serve the people.”
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