Karachi Division

Karachi : ReNews Pakistan
The Sindh government has ordered an immediate overhaul of damaged roads and sewerage infrastructure in Karachi's Gulistan e Jauhar, as part of a broader push to improve civic services and address long standing public complaints about deteriorating urban infrastructure.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab to personally inspect the condition of the area's main roads, internal streets and drainage network, and submit a detailed report on the status of ongoing development work, blocked sewerage lines and road rehabilitation projects.
The chief minister instructed the mayor to ensure that repair work is carried out without unnecessary delays and that all concerned civic departments work in close coordination to resolve infrastructure issues affecting residents and daily commuters.
Officials said the government is prioritising the restoration of damaged road networks, clearance of blocked sewerage lines and improvement of sanitation services in one of Karachi's busiest residential neighbourhoods. The directives come amid growing concerns over poor road conditions, drainage failures and maintenance issues that have disrupted traffic flow and affected the quality of life for local residents.
Murad Ali Shah emphasised that negligence, poor maintenance and delays in public works would not be tolerated, warning that all departments involved must ensure timely completion of development projects while minimising inconvenience to the public.
The Sindh government has also instructed municipal authorities and relevant civic agencies to accelerate road rehabilitation, drainage improvement and sanitation initiatives across Karachi, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening urban infrastructure and enhancing municipal service delivery throughout the metropolitan city.

Karachi : ReNews Pakistan
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has intensified its investigation into the alleged Lyari Expressway Resettlement Project land scam by sealing 20 residential houses and several under construction commercial plazas during a major operation in Karachi.
The operation was carried out by NAB Karachi in coordination with district administration officials at a private housing scheme where the properties were allegedly constructed on land originally designated as amenity plots. Authorities said the action forms part of a wider investigation into suspected corruption, fraudulent land transactions and the alleged misuse of public assets linked to the resettlement project.
According to NAB officials, individuals associated with the Lyari Expressway Resettlement Project allegedly colluded with others to prepare fake plot files and unlawfully sell them to members of the public. Investigators believe the fraudulent transactions generated substantial illegal financial gains.
The bureau further alleged that the proceeds from the suspected fraud were later used to purchase approximately 25 acres of land in Thatta district. Officials claim a private housing scheme was subsequently developed on the land in an alleged attempt to legitimise the illegally acquired funds.
NAB had previously stated that plots originally allocated to families displaced by the construction of the Lyari Expressway, as well as land reserved for public welfare purposes, were unlawfully transferred and sold to unauthorised individuals, depriving deserving beneficiaries of their legal entitlement.
The Lyari Expressway Resettlement Project was launched to provide housing and rehabilitation for families affected by the construction of the Lyari Expressway. The investigation remains ongoing, and NAB has indicated that further legal action may be taken as evidence is collected.

Karachi : ReNews Pakistan
Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced that the proposed flyover project at the Disco Bakery intersection in Gulshan-e-Iqbal has been put on hold following a request from the local elected leadership.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Munawar Chowrangi Underpass, he said that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) had decided not to proceed further with the flyover after the Jamaat-e-Islami town chairman requested a review of the project.
The flyover at the Disco Bakery intersection had been proposed to ease growing traffic congestion. However, it faced strong criticism from local residents, urban planners, architects and transport experts. Critics argued that the project would further increase dependence on private vehicles, while the city has a greater need for improved public transport, safe pedestrian routes and sustainable urban mobility.
Meanwhile, the Munawar Chowrangi Underpass in Gulistan-e-Jauhar has formally been opened to traffic. Built at an estimated cost of Rs2 billion, the project was completed in 16 months and is expected to improve traffic flow between the city’s key residential and commercial areas.
Speaking on the occasion, Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said that the provincial government was continuously working on various development projects to improve Karachi’s road infrastructure. Mayor Murtaza of schedule reflected the government’s commitment to providing better civic facilities.