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Karachi Mayor Unveils Rs28 Billion City Spend Within Rs400 Billion Works Portfolio

The plan prioritizes K‑IV water supply, bridge construction, 60‑day restoration of 106 rain‑damaged roads.

Overview

  • Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced a Rs28 billion development outlay for the year within an asserted Rs400 billion slate of ongoing schemes.
  • Rs70 billion is earmarked for the K‑IV water project, positioning the long‑running supply scheme as a central funding priority.
  • New bridges are under way at Murghi Khana, Shah Faisal Colony and Cattle Colony, and work on the ICI Bridge is slated to start soon, according to the mayor.
  • KMC crews are repairing 106 rain‑damaged roads with a stated 60‑day completion target, with teams working overnight to accelerate delivery.
  • Works have begun at Empress Market, Preedy Street and Shahrah‑e‑Faisal, with additional schemes in Malir and Khokhrapar, while KMC is also funding Indus Hospital, SIUT and NICVD and taking on Model Colony road repairs beyond its usual remit.