KARACHI: The city administration has taken steps to ease traffic on University Road by providing an alternative route during the ongoing work on the BRT Red Line project.
Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi, along with Deputy Commissioner East Abrar Jafer and Assistant Commissioner Hashim Masood, visited University Road on Monday to review the traffic situation. He directed officials to widen the alternative route on both sides and remove encroachments that were causing congestion.
According to a report submitted by the Deputy Commissioner, the route from the Meteorological Department to Nipa has been widened, while obstacles, stalls, and construction material have been cleared. Open manholes were covered, and potholes caused by rains were filled.
Work is also under way on the route from Nipa to Safura, which will be completed in a couple of days. The report noted that traffic flow has already improved and will get better once the remaining work finishes.
Commissioner Naqvi has instructed officials to take strict measures against encroachments and ensure they are permanently removed from University Road.
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Meanwhile, the Commissioner chaired a meeting of the Advisory Committee at his office to review the prices of essential commodities, including flour, rice, pulses, meat, eggs, chicken, spices, fruits, and vegetables. Representatives from different traders’ associations, consumer groups, and supply bureau officials attended the meeting.
The committee decided to take firm action to stabilize prices and ensure the supply of food items at official rates. It was agreed that the auction system at Sabzi Mandi would be made transparent, and the role of commission agents would be regulated to protect consumers.
Deputy Commissioner East Abrar Jafer was tasked with making the auction system transparent and strengthening the role of the market committee.
The meeting also approved a special campaign to monitor prices in 13 major markets of Karachi. All deputy commissioners will run price-check campaigns in their districts and take legal action against shopkeepers found overcharging.
