Karachi: The Sindh Cabinet Sub-Committee on Finance, chaired by Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has approved major funding initiatives worth billions of rupees aimed at addressing Karachi’s long-standing infrastructure and civic challenges, particularly road rehabilitation, drainage, and sewerage systems.
The high-level meeting was attended by provincial ministers Zia ul Hassan Lanjar and Saeed Ghani, along with departmental secretaries, financial and technical experts, and representatives of relevant institutions.
During the session, the committee approved Rs13 billion for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads across all 24 Town Municipal Corporations in Karachi. The allocation will cover repair of damaged roads, patchwork work, and upgrading of major arteries to improve traffic flow and commuting facilities for residents.
In another significant decision, the committee approved a special grant of Rs364 million for emergency repairs and upgrading of the aging sewerage pumping station in the Korangi Industrial Area, where severe drainage issues repeatedly emerge during the monsoon season.
To further strengthen Karachi’s drainage network, the committee also sanctioned additional funds amounting to Rs1.258 billion for the installation of a 32-inch diameter drainage pipeline along the Lyari Expressway. Officials described the project as a critical step toward reducing urban flooding and rainwater accumulation in vulnerable low-lying areas of the city.
The meeting emphasized that improving drainage and sewerage infrastructure would play a major role in minimizing rain-related disruptions and enhancing the city’s resilience during extreme weather conditions.
Apart from civic infrastructure projects, the committee also approved funds for repair, renovation, and upgradation of facilities in educational institutions, hospitals, and courts to improve public service delivery.
Several development schemes for Karachi and other districts of Sindh were also reviewed, while officials presented updates regarding the financial requirements and progress of ongoing projects. The committee directed concerned departments to expedite implementation and ensure timely completion of all approved schemes.
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said resolving Karachi’s urban issues remains a top government priority. He instructed all departments to maintain transparency, ensure quality standards, and complete projects within stipulated timelines, warning that negligence or misuse of funds would not be tolerated.
The meeting also stressed the importance of stronger inter-departmental coordination to remove administrative hurdles affecting project execution.
According to sources, work on the newly approved schemes is expected to begin soon, with authorities hoping the projects will bring visible improvements to Karachi’s roads, drainage, and civic infrastructure in the coming months.
