Karachi Gets Major Development Push as Shahrah-e-Bhutto Opens
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated the 39-kilometre signal-free Shahrah-e-Bhutto corridor from Qayyumabad to the M-9 Motorway, calling it a landmark infrastructure achievement for Karachi.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah along with senior provincial ministers, lawmakers, and business leaders.
During the event, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced three major development initiatives aimed at boosting Pakistan’s long-term economic capacity:
He said these projects would reshape Karachi into a regional economic powerhouse.
Bilawal also expressed support for ongoing diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan’s civil-military leadership, including Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aimed at de-escalating regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict.
He warned that continued instability could further strain Pakistan’s economy through rising fuel and energy costs.
The PPP chairman said Karachi had seen unprecedented development under PPP-led governments since 2008, crediting major infrastructure projects such as Shahrah-e-Faisal, Lyari Expressway, and Pakistan Steel Mills to previous party administrations.
He reiterated that Karachi remains both the “commercial and healthcare capital” of Pakistan due to Sindh’s public sector reforms.
Bilawal emphasized that Shahrah-e-Bhutto and future projects are being executed through public-private partnerships, a model he said ensures efficiency and financial sustainability.
He also reaffirmed commitment to completing the next phase connecting the corridor to Karachi Port.
Criticizing political opponents, Bilawal said PPP would continue delivering development despite criticism, adding that governance challenges in Karachi must be addressed collectively rather than politicized.
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah described the project as a “modern motorway corridor” that would significantly improve traffic flow and regional connectivity.
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