Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved Rs. 9.282 billion for urgent road repairs and infrastructure improvements in the city’s industrial zones.
The decision came during a meeting with representatives of major industrial associations, where officials reviewed ongoing issues and finalized a development plan aimed at rehabilitating basic infrastructure across Karachi’s industrial areas.
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Under the approved package, allocations include Rs. 2 billion for the SITE Association of Trade and Industry, Rs. 700 million for both phases of the SITE Superhighway, Rs. 721.74 million for the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry, Rs. 860.55 million for the F.B. Area Association of Trade and Industry, Rs. 2 billion for the Landhi Association of Trade and Industry, Rs. 2 billion for the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry, including the Pakistan Tanners Association, and Rs. 1 billion for the Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry.
Officials briefed attendees on the first phase of the plan, focusing on immediate repair and maintenance requirements.
The Karachi commissioner led consultations to ensure fair and need-based allocations for each industrial zone.
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The chief minister stated that the government will fund the project through the Infrastructure Development Cess collected by the Excise and Taxation Department.
Industrial representatives requested that the funds be released via a grant-in-aid mechanism to speed up execution, rather than routing the project through the Annual Development Programme.
This initiative is expected to improve roads and logistics in Karachi’s industrial areas, supporting smoother business operations and economic growth.
