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Hyderabad : Renews Pakistan
Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Zainul Abideen Memon has asked the Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company Limited (PIDCL) to cancel or withdraw the notice inviting tender (NIT) for the construction of a flyover at Labbaik Chowk in Latifabad, saying the project is not technically feasible in view of the available road width, right of way and traffic conditions.
In a letter sent to the CEO of PIDCL on Aug 30, the deputy commissioner questioned the proposed bridge, which is part of the federally funded urban infrastructure development package for Hyderabad.
Mr Memon said the proposed intervention was likely to aggravate the already growing traffic congestion and cause further inconvenience to the public.
He later confirmed that he had written the letter to PIDCL and said that a PIDCL official had asked him to raise the issue in writing.
The deputy commissioner also expressed concern that the district administration had not been consulted during the conception and planning of development schemes, including the proposed flyover. He said the lack of coordination could affect the planning and execution of important projects.
He requested PIDCL to cancel the NIT and identify alternative schemes in consultation with the district administration and other stakeholders.
The proposed Rs 800 million flyover is planned at Labbaik Chowk, commonly known as the late PPP leader Qamaruzzaman Shah's chowk because his bungalow was located at the site, where different units of Latifabad converge.
The roundabout is one of the busiest intersections in Hyderabad. It has recently become a hotspot for wedding halls and large commercial plazas being constructed on two corners of the roundabout, including one built in place of the late Qamar uz Zaman Shah's residence.
A notice inviting tender for the flyover has already been published in newspapers. The project was described as the first major project of the urban infrastructure development package to begin in Latifabad, subject to various procedural approvals.
Meanwhile, a separate development project being executed by PIDCL under the same federally funded package has led to the registration of a criminal case against a contractor in Latifabad.
An FIR was lodged at Hussainabad police station on Sept 15 by Fayyaz Kalyar, an official of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (HMC), against contractor Muzaffar Qureshi over alleged damage to an HMC drainage pipeline during PIDCL work in Latifabad.
The case was registered as Crime No. 266/26 under relevant sections of the Pakistan Penal Code. The complainant alleged that no permission had been obtained for the work that damaged HMC property.
The two disputes have emerged amid ongoing political friction between the MQM and PPP over development works in Hyderabad.
The works were identified by local party leadership and parliamentarians as part of the project the MQM had secured for Hyderabad soon after the formation of the PML-N-led coalition federal government.
MQM leaders and parliamentarians have repeatedly expressed a lack of trust in the PPP-led Sindh government regarding development works in their constituencies. They have also demanded that funds for the Karachi and Hyderabad packages be transferred to PIDCL instead of being placed at the disposal of the Sindh government.
The federal government accepted the MQM's request and transferred the funds to PIDCL.
In December 2025, MQM members of the Sindh Assembly from Hyderabad had opposed the transfer of 43 development schemes from the Local Government Project to the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation at the request of the city mayor.
MNA Wasim said the contractor had obtained bail in the case, which he said related to pavement work being carried out under PIDCL. He alleged that the administration and HMC were creating hurdles in the implementation of the works.
He also questioned the deputy commissioner's letter regarding the flyover and said Mr Memon would be responsible for any cost escalation resulting from delays in the bridge's construction.
Mr Wasim said funds for the project had been transferred to a non-lapsable account of PIDCL after the works were identified by the MQM.
“When we demand permission for some works, the same is not issued by Sindh government offices, including the HMC and the administration,” he said.
He said the Hyderabad civil administration had previously identified the same works for development, but the federal government had declined the request at the time.
According to the deputy commissioner, the Hyderabad district administration had identified works worth Rs4.98 billion. A pre-Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting was also convened for the technical assessment of 23 schemes relating to water supply, roads and drainage.
The DC said these works were initially to be executed by the provincial Local Government and Housing Department but were later dropped after PIDCL was provided funds by the federal government for Hyderabad's urban infrastructure development package.
“We did deny the issuance of the stakeholder consultation certificate sought by PIDCL, for want of consultation with the administration,” Mr Memon said, adding that the tendering process for PIDCL schemes was nevertheless under way.
Meanwhile, a traffic signal installation scheme is also being executed by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority at the same roundabout where the flyover has been proposed.
The traffic signal project is part of a Rs30 million scheme covering the installation of signals at Labbaik, Shahbaz and Giddu roundabouts.
The old roundabout at Labbaik Chowk has already been dismantled by the executing agency and lines have also been laid.
The Sindh government has separately provided Rs 8.02 billion in funds for the works.
So far, Rs 7.5 billion has been transferred to PIDCL for Hyderabad under the urban infrastructure development package, including funds for the previous and current financial years.

Karachi | ReNews City Desk
Shayan Builders has launched Shayan Iconic X GoldLine Commercial Edition on Main Tipu Sultan Road in Karachi. The new commercial development features four large ground floor showrooms, office spaces from the 5th to the 18th floors, five dedicated parking levels and a rooftop area planned for shared business and recreational facilities.
According to the released architectural package, the four ground floor showrooms have a combined area of 11,806 square feet. The basement through the 4th floor are primarily dedicated to parking, with five parking levels providing a stated capacity of 287 cars.
The main office component begins on the 5th floor and continues through the 18th floor. A typical office floor contains 15 offices, while office sizes range from 883 to 1,899 square feet. The layout has been designed to accommodate different office requirements within the commercial tower.
The rooftop recreation level includes a prayer area, gym, café, walking track and padel court. The developer describes GoldLine as its Commercial Edition and has listed the project among its newly launched developments, offering office and showroom spaces on Main Tipu Sultan Road.
The launch adds a new commercial development to one of Karachi's established business corridors, combining office space, retail showrooms, dedicated parking and shared recreational facilities within a single project.

Karachi | ReNews Pakistan
Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has reviewed the progress of major road, bridge and underpass projects across Karachi, directing authorities to accelerate construction, maintain quality standards and complete schemes within or ahead of their scheduled timelines.
During a detailed inspection of development works in Scheme 33, Malir Memon Goth and adjoining areas, the minister examined the pace and quality of ongoing infrastructure projects and received briefings from Karachi Development Authority (KDA) Director General Zainul Abideen Ansari and other officials.
Officials said an 11.54-kilometre road project in Malir Memon Goth, costing approximately Rs1.428 billion, is currently under construction. Work began in February 2026 and is scheduled for completion within 24 months.
The road will have a width of 7.3 metres and includes a 125-metre-long flyover. It is being developed from the Expressway through Malir River Road and is expected to strengthen connectivity between Malir Memon Goth, adjoining settlements and major highways.
In Scheme 33, the minister was briefed on four major road projects currently under construction. A 24-kilometre dual carriageway project, estimated at Rs1.987 billion, has achieved around 70% completion, with authorities working to finish the scheme ahead of its scheduled deadline.
The developing road network is also expected to improve connections between Scheme 33 and the M-9 Motorway and Super Highway. Officials said construction is also progressing on roads linking Mehran Road with Link Road, as well as Madras Road, Roomi Road and Sachal Sarmast Road.
A bridge is also being constructed at Thado Nala alongside the road project, aimed at reducing transportation difficulties and improving traffic movement in the area.
Shah also inspected the Munawar Underpass, where officials briefed him on construction progress and measures being taken to improve traffic flow. He directed the authorities to accelerate work while ensuring that construction meets the required standards.
The minister said regular on-site inspections were being conducted to directly monitor the progress and quality of development schemes. He added that construction and rehabilitation work was under way on a large number of major and smaller roads across Karachi.
According to Shah, the Sindh government has allocated funds for infrastructure development and assigned relevant institutions, including the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO), responsibilities for important projects.
He said improving Karachi’s road infrastructure remains a major priority, particularly as the city faces growing population and traffic pressure. Alongside new roads, bridges and underpasses, authorities are working to strengthen connections between different parts of Karachi and major highways.
The minister also said steps were being taken to strengthen local government institutions from the union council to town level so they could play a more effective role in providing basic civic services.
On local government elections, Shah said the Election Commission of Pakistan has jurisdiction over the electoral process and expressed the Sindh government’s position that there should be no unnecessary delay in holding the polls.
He also commented on the petroleum levy, saying the public should receive relief and facilitation amid rising petrol prices. On broader political issues, he said political differences should be resolved through democratic and peaceful means rather than violence.