Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has allocated Rs1.5 billion for the repair of roads in Karachi that were damaged due to this year’s rainfall.
During a recent meeting, the CM instructed the Local Government Department to launch an investigation into roads that were either built or repaired after 2022 and have since deteriorated due to poor quality work. He emphasized that substandard construction is unacceptable and warned of strict action against those responsible.
“Roads built or repaired after 2022 that have been damaged clearly indicate poor workmanship, and those responsible must be held accountable,” said CM Murad Ali Shah.
The meeting also highlighted the extent of the damage across Karachi, with various districts reporting significant road destruction. District South reported 909,500 square feet of damaged roads, East 795,000 square feet, Central 832,000 square feet, West 13,750,000 square feet, Korangi 5,555,000 square feet, Malir 625,000 square feet, along with 395,000 square feet of flyovers and bridges.
A total of 120 roads, flyovers, and underpasses are in need of patchwork across Karachi, including 20 roads in District South, 22 in East, seven in Central, 38 in West, 11 in Korangi, 12 in Malir, and 10 flyovers citywide.
Attendees at the meeting included Planning and Development Minister Nasir Shah, LG Minister Saeed Ghani, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, and other top officials.