Islamabad, Sep 18: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved Rs1.5 billion for the repair of roads damaged by rainfall in Karachi this year.
During a recent meeting, CM Shah instructed the Local Government Department to investigate the quality of roads constructed or repaired since 2022 that have been washed away, emphasizing that substandard work must be addressed with strict action.
The damage includes:
- District South: 909,500 square feet
- District East: 795,000 square feet
- District Central: 832,000 square feet
- District West: 13,750,000 square feet
- District Korangi: 5,555,000 square feet
- District Malir: 625,000 square feet
- Flyovers and bridges: 395,000 square feet
A total of 120 roads, flyovers, and underpasses require patchwork, with specific numbers needed in each district. The meeting, held at the CM House, was attended by key officials, including Planning and Development Minister Nasir Shah, LG Minister Saeed Ghani, and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab.
