Sindh minister calls project a ‘game changer’ for city traffic, claims will cut Karachi travel time by nearly an hour
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Thursday that Shahrah-e-Bhutto, an expressway connecting Karachi with the M-9 highway, would be opened to the public this month, reducing travel time for citizens by nearly an hour.
Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Memon described the project as a “game changer” and said it would significantly improve the city’s traffic and transportation system. He also said that a new road was being constructed from Karachi Port to Taj Haider Bridge to further improve connectivity.
He said several previously stalled development schemes had also been revived, adding that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and the local government were jointly working on major infrastructure initiatives, including a modern Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
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Memon further revealed that during President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent visit to China, a memorandum of understanding was signed for a desalination plant project under which a Chinese company would set up a facility to convert seawater into usable water. He said the project was expected to help solve Karachi’s water shortage.
He added that agreements in the livestock and agriculture sectors were also signed during the visit, describing them as major diplomatic and economic achievements.
The minister said that the Sindh government was also taking measures to provide relief to wage earners.
Referring to anti-narcotics operations, he said a notorious drug peddler had been arrested while officials found negligent during the operation had been suspended.
Responding to questions about misinformation on social media, Memon expressed concern over the spread of fake news and propaganda and said the purpose of the PECA Act was to curb misinformation.
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To another question, he said no formal announcement of a possible 28th constitutional amendment had been made so far.
Addressing concerns about the Public Service Commission, the minister said anyone with evidence of irregularities should approach the relevant forum and ensure that action would be taken on all legitimate complaints.
