The Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has approved a multi-billion-rupee Karachi Transformation Plan, marking a major push to overhaul the infrastructure, mobility, and urban landscape of Pakistan’s largest city. This ambitious initiative was finalized during a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, where top provincial officials, including the Local Government Minister, Chief Secretary, Karachi’s Mayor, and the Frontier Works Organisation delegation, gathered to chart the city’s development trajectory.
Under the plan, the Sindh government has allocated a one-time grant of Rs84.796 billion for 523 development schemes across Karachi, with an additional Rs26.282 billion approved under the Federal Public Sector Development Programme for related projects. The partnership with the FWO aims to ensure that these projects are delivered with quality, speed, transparency, and in line with world-class standards.
Six priority infrastructure projects, costing approximately Rs10.72 billion, have been identified for immediate execution to tackle chronic traffic congestion and improve connectivity. These include the rehabilitation of major roads linking vital city corridors, construction of new underpasses and flyovers to smooth traffic flow, and upgrades to key routes such as Shahrah-e-Faisal and Sohrab Goth, one of Karachi’s busiest gateways.
The transformed schemes span road repairs, traffic management improvements, beautification of important thoroughfares, park developments, and enhancements to civic infrastructure. Local authorities such as the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Karachi Development Authority, and other city departments will play central roles in implementation.
Officials say the comprehensive plan is designed not only to improve daily commute and connectivity but also to elevate Karachi’s urban environment to match global cities, promoting sustainable growth and improved quality of life for its residents.