Mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, has called on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to allocate Rs 1500 billion for the development of Karachi, stressing that the city’s needs far exceed the previously discussed Rs 15 billion.
Murtaza Wahab, during a media interaction urged PM to open the national treasury for the city, stressig that Karachi’s issues cannot be solved with just speeches and press conferences.
Wahab also extended an offer to MQM-P, inviting them to collaborate with PPP and bring funds from the federation to address Karachi’s pressing problems.
He pointed out that one of the city’s most significant challenges is the severe shortage of drinking water, questioning how political figures like Farooq Sattar intend to resolve the issue.
He mentioned that Lahore has underground sweet water, but Karachi does not, and the example of Lahore cannot be applied to Karachi when it comes to the water issue.
The Mayor highlighted that while political parties come and go, only those that prioritize public rights remain relevant. He reaffirmed that development efforts are already underway, including work on 106 roads under Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), along with improvements on internal roads.
Wahab also urged political parties, particularly MQM-P, to help secure support for Karachi from the federal government.
He further criticized the federal government for prioritizing motorway projects across the country, questioning why a much-needed motorway between Sukkur and Hyderabad has not been constructed.
He appealed to the federal government to show greater commitment and generosity towards Karachi’s development, underscoring that the city deserves more attention and resources.
