Important developments have emerged regarding long-delayed infrastructure projects in Karachi, as Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced fresh timelines for their completion.
Among the projects facing prolonged delays are the BRT Red Line project and the Karimabad (Meena Bazaar) underpass, both of which have caused significant inconvenience to commuters.
Addressing a press conference, the mayor discussed ongoing construction work across Karachi and took aim at political opponents while sharing positive updates on the stalled projects.
Karimabad Underpass Inauguration Date:
He announced that the Karimabad (Meena Bazaar) underpass is expected to be opened by the end of January 2026, which, according to him, will help resolve long-standing utility and traffic issues in the area.
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Speaking about the BRT Red Line, Mayor Wahab termed it one of Karachi’s most challenging infrastructure projects.
He said that major obstacles have now been addressed and construction work is progressing at a fast pace, adding that citizens would soon receive encouraging news regarding its completion.
The mayor also highlighted the importance of Shahrah-e-Bhutto, describing it as a vital route not only for Karachi but for the entire country, as it will connect the city’s traffic to national highways.
Concluding his remarks, the mayor said that Karachi’s progress depends on practical work rather than political slogans.
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He asserted that only the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is addressing citizens’ problems, while questioning whether city funds are being spent on development or diverted toward billboards and protest activities.
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Earlier this year, in July, Mayor Karachi inspected the process of the Karimabad underpass, and announced that the project will be inaugurated on September 30, adding that if heavy rains occur, the project might get delayed from 7to 10 days.
The Karimabad underpass project, launched by Caretaker Chief Minister (CM) Maqbool Baqar in June 2023 under the supervision of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) with the funding of the Government of Sindh, was supposed to be completed in 24 months.
However, the project faces significant delays due to slow funding of the provincial government to the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), as reported by Dawn News.
