Dr Syed Saif-ur-Rahman, the administrator of Karachi, stated on Monday that Kidney Hill will soon have a contemporary chair lift zip line installed as part of a public-private partnership.
According to a statement, he made this statement while presiding over a meeting in his office with representatives from the KMC and DMC parks and horticulture departments.
He gave the concerned officers the order to clear the obstructions from the roads and arteries right away. I will personally check out all of the main thoroughfares and roads that KMC manages, he declared.
“In Bagh Ibn Qasim, corners with the names of these countries will be made in order to highlight the hues of their respective cultures.
According to him, trees will be planted all along Karachi’s important and major roads.
Officers and the director general, Parks Junaidullah Khan, were also present.
He gave orders to get the parks lush and attractive as soon as possible.
The administrator gave the order to increase liaisoning with DMCs, Cantonment Boards, and other pertinent organisations for the benefit of the city.
In order to complete the work quickly and on time, he also gave the concerned officers the order to come up with a viable plan for the entire city.
He said that Shahrah e Quaideen , Shaheed e Millat Road, National Stadium Karsaz Road, University Road, II Chandrigar Road, Pakistan Highway, SM Taufeeq Road, Shahrah e Orangi, Shahrah e Faisal, Sadar Road, Korangi 12,000 Road and other important roads will be completed soon.
He directed that planting trees on green belts and roadsides should be done immediately.
He said that all small and big parks under the management of KMC would be improved and more trees be planted where necessary.
“All plants in nurseries should be used for the beautification of the city. Parks and recreational areas must have be facilities of food stalls, washrooms and sheds to connect the common people,” he added.
Dr Syed Syed Saif-ur-Rahman said that It was necessary to make Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim Clifton, located on an area of 130 acres, attractive for the citizens, for which maximum number of shade trees will be planted.
He said that successful model of projects of this level was being built all over the world, we have to work on the same lines which will bring great results in the future.
The Administrator Karachi said that along with the cleaning of the roads and flyovers, steps are being taken to make the area below the flyovers clean and green as well.
Parks Department had been directed to plant bougainvillea and other pleasant flowering plants along the roads.
“We have to show our respect to the people and prove that KMC can work hard for the betterment of the city,” he added.
Dr Syed Saifur Rehman directed concerned officers to make measures for lighting arrangements on roads and arteries and installation of monuments at suitable places.
The monuments can highlight the national identity and give a better impression to the citizens.
