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Karachi is set for major climate resilience efforts as the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs outlined a plan with the Sindh government’s support to modernize infrastructure.
The plan was discussed in a high-level meeting between Federal Minister Chaudhry and Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, Sindh’s Special Assistant on Public-Private Partnership, held at the Sindh Investment Department.
A key proposal includes building a 15-kilometer elevated road from Karachi Port Trust to Mai Kolachi aimed at reducing traffic jams and promoting climate-sensitive urban development in Karachi.
Officials believe this elevated route will reduce illegal land encroachments and help protect mangrove forests, which play a crucial role in Karachi’s vulnerable coastal ecosystem and flood protection.
Minister Chaudhry stressed that efficient transport systems between the port and city are essential for both maritime trade and public convenience, also reducing environmental stress.
“Better port-to-city roads will help economic growth and cut pollution. It’s vital for sustainable development,” Chaudhry said while calling for fast implementation of the proposed projects.
Both federal and provincial teams agreed to work together with transparency and speed. They also committed to developing Karachi’s infrastructure in ways that protect the environment and aid trade.
Authorities now hope these plans will make the city more climate-resilient while boosting economic activity and daily life.
