KARACHI: Mayor Murtaza Wahab launched a Rs1.6 billion flyover project on Khalid bin Waleed Road in Malir, aimed at linking the National Highway with Mehran Highway to improve traffic flow and safety.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the mayor said the four-lane flyover will be completed in 12 months and will benefit millions of citizens by easing congestion and reducing accidents at the railway crossing near Cattle Colony.
Wahab said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is committed to modernizing Karachi’s infrastructure and improving roads. He also announced two more projects — a new bridge at Azeempura and a four-lane bridge near Quaidabad.
Criticizing those spreading what he called “negative propaganda” against development works, Wahab urged MQM and Jamaat-e-Islami to work together in demanding more funds from the federal government for key projects like the K-IV water supply scheme.
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Calling his political opponents “hypocrites,” he stressed that his focus remains on practical solutions and public service, not political point-scoring. The mayor vowed to complete ongoing projects and provide real relief to the people of Karachi.
Earlier, in August, 2025, Karachi also took a major step toward solving its sewage crisis through a circular economy project.
Federal Climate Minister Dr. Musadik Malik and Mayor Wahab visited the TP-III Wastewater Treatment Plant and KWSC Pumping Station to review plans for turning wastewater into valuable resources for industries.
Dr. Malik said the project will save billions of gallons of freshwater annually, create green jobs, and improve public health by reducing pollution.
The visit highlighted the federal government’s commitment to solving Karachi’s environmental challenges, which affect over 15 million residents.
The project focuses on:
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Reusing wastewater for industries, reducing freshwater use
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Managing plastic waste to fight pollution
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Coordinating environmental strategies among federal ministries
Dr. Malik’s involvement of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs aims to bring technical expertise and funding to Karachi’s sustainability efforts.
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The minister, who gained international recognition after Pakistan secured leadership of a UN Environment session, said Karachi’s transformation could set an example for other cities in Pakistan and the developing world.
Karachi, ranked as the sixth most water-stressed city globally by WWF, could see major benefits from this initiative, including international investment, cleaner urban environments, and long-term sustainable development.
This joint effort between the federal and city governments represents a bold step toward making Karachi a model for urban environmental management in Pakistan.
