The Sindh government has approved a major development initiative to upgrade Karachi’s industrial zones, with the Karachi industrial development package aimed at boosting infrastructure, productivity, and investor confidence across the city.
According to the reports, the Rs9.28 billion package was approved on Monday and is being described by provincial authorities as a timely intervention for revitalising Karachi’s industrial backbone.
Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the decision reflects the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening Karachi as a competitive and efficient industrial hub.
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He stated that Karachi plays a central role in Pakistan’s economy, and improving its industrial infrastructure is essential for sustainable growth, exports, and employment generation.
Development work under the package is scheduled to commence immediately, with officials confirming that projects will begin from Monday without procedural delays or administrative hurdles.
Authorities expect the development activities to be completed within six months, ensuring rapid improvement in industrial conditions and minimal disruption to ongoing business operations.
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Funding for the package will be arranged through the Infrastructure Development Cess, a levy collected specifically from industrial contributions for infrastructure-related improvements.
Sharjeel Memon explained that funds would be allocated to different industrial zones based on actual needs, urgency, and existing infrastructure gaps across Karachi.
The Karachi industrial development package will focus on repairing roads, improving drainage systems, upgrading utilities, and restoring basic civic infrastructure in industrial districts.
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The Sindh minister assured stakeholders that there would be no compromise on the quality, speed, or transparency of the development projects at any stage.
To ensure accountability, all projects will be monitored by a proposed supervisory committee tasked with overseeing progress, standards, and financial transparency.
Sharjeel Memon further announced that following the successful completion of the first phase, another large-scale development package of similar size would be launched.
