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Federal Govt announces Rs334 billion mega projects for Karachi

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Sana Fatima

KARACHI: The spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Raja Khaliq uz Zaman Ansari, announced on Wednesday that the federal government will launch 22 mega projects in Karachi worth Rs334 billion. These projects will be carried out in partnership with the Sindh government and the city’s mayor. Speaking at a press conference … Read more

Karachi Mayor calls for urgent completion on Green and Red Line construction works

September 19, 2025 by Sana Fatima

Mayor Murtaza Wahab has expressed serious concern over the constant delays and public hardships caused by the Green Line and Red Line projects in Karachi. According to reports, he urged the Pakistan International Development Company Limited (PIDCL) to share a clear and final completion timeline for both projects. He stressed that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation … Read more

Karachi Mayor announces citywide fumigation drive tomorrow after heavy rains

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 by Sana Fatima

After days of heavy rain that brought life to a standstill, Murtaza Wahab, the Mayor of Karachi, has announced a three-day fumigation campaign to protect the city from diseases like Malaria, Dengue, and Chikungunya. He has directed the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) to start the anti-germ spraying drive across all districts from tomorrow. The aim … Read more

Mayor: KMC to begin repairing rain-damaged roads on Sunday

September 11, 2025 by Sana Fatima

Karachi: Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that the KMC will commence repairs to rain-damaged roads across the city starting from Sunday. Speaking to the media, Wahab said that repair work will begin on 106 KMC roads that were damaged during recent rains. He noted that some people had criticized the condition of Shahrah-e-Bhutto and the … Read more

Sindh Govt launches Pakistan’s First EV pink scooters for women with driving licenses

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 by Sana Fatima

Karachi: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon has announced that women with valid driving licenses will be given free pink scooters by the end of next month. Speaking on a morning show Bakhabar Sawera, he said the Sindh government is introducing Pakistan’s first electric pink scooter project for women. According to Memon, the first phase of … Read more

SSGC paid Rs11b to KMC, TMCs for road restoration

July 2, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: After heavy rains wreaked havoc on Karachi’s roads and growing public outrage over their dilapidated condition, the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has finally responded releasing official data on payments made for road cutting and restoration. According to the SSGC, from July 2024 to June 2025, a total of Rs11.09 billion was paid to … Read more

Mayor Karachi inaugurates digital Aap to streamline salary process

April 30, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday inaugurated an Aap to digitalize its salary disbursement process. Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has officially become the first local council to digitize its salary disbursement process. With the support of the Click Project (CAPS), KMC has successfully shifted its salary payments to the SAP system in the first … Read more

KMC historical building shifts to solar system

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has been shifted to solar system and historical building becomes first government body in Pakistan to embrace solarisation.

Barrister Murtaza Wahab, while claiming to be the work of transferring the building to solar system at a cost of two billion, said that under the project, a solar system of 150 KV has been installed, which has been connected to K-Electric.

Mayor Karachi said that soon we will also transfer government hospitals to solar.

He announced that the roads of the city will be switched to street lights soon and said that three major highways of Karachi will be switched to solar system soon.

Mayor Karachi further said that there will be more development works in the city in the coming days.

Expressing his determination to continue the journey of development under the leadership of Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto, he said that every worker of the PPP is engaged in the service of this city and will take all possible steps to highlight the good side of Karachi all over the world.

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Karachi residents to pay for boring water starting August

June 27, 2024 by Muhammad Zubair

In a significant move for Karachi residents, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced that starting August 1, people will have to pay for underground water usage. This decision involves installing digital water meters across the city to track water consumption. According to KMC’s plan, these meters will be installed in various locations, including shops, … Read more

KMC council approves Rs 49,602.138m for upcoming FY 2024-25

June 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) council approved a budget of Rs. 49,602.138 million for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25 by majority vote.

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab presented the budget in the KMC council for approval. The budget shows a surplus of Rs. 99.707 million.

The total income is estimated at Rs. 49,701.845 million, while the estimated expenditures are Rs. 49,602.138 million. Current Receipts is Rs. 39,718.132 million and Capital Receipts is Rs. 815.213 million, while funds for the District ADP are Rs. 9,168.500 million.

Establishment expenses are estimated at Rs. 27,846.975 million, contingent expenses at Rs. 3,176.048 million, repair and maintenance at Rs. 424.355 million, and development projects/works at Rs. 8,986.260 million. The estimated expenses for District ADP are Rs. 9,168.500 million.

While presenting his first budget as Mayor, Barrister Murtaza Wahab emphasized the efforts to provide maximum facilities to citizens at the local level. Regarding development projects, he mentioned that funds have been allocated under the Federal PSDP Development Scheme 2024-25, with a total cost of Rs. 10,000 million for the Karachi Development Package. Rs. 103.256 million has been allocated for road maintenance and repair, Rs. 1,000 million for the improvement of sports grounds, Rs. 111.62 million for the beautification of parks, and Rs. 8,785.118 million for the repair and beautification of bridges, flyovers, and underpasses.

Under the Annual Provincial Development Program Scheme, Phase I of the Mewa Shah Cemetery and its surroundings has been completed at a cost of Rs. 200.920 million, with work on Phase II to be completed in this fiscal year.

The Shaheed-e-Millat Expressway KPT Flyover to Manzoor Colony Phase I scheme has been completed at a cost of Rs. 516.000 million, with work on Phase II ongoing and expected to be completed within this fiscal year. Additionally, 125 schemes worth Rs. 6,500 million are under construction.

For 2024-25, 162 new schemes under the Provincial ADP are proposed at an estimated cost of Rs. 5,788.100 million.

More than 150 roads, flyovers, bridges, sidewalks, service roads, pedestrian bridges, and entry and exit streets have been constructed and renovated under the CLICK project at a cost of Rs. 2,825 million. Proposed schemes under the CLICK project for 2024-25 amount to Rs. 6,476.400 million.

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Anti-encroachment drive kicks off in Karachi: Murtaza Wahab

April 26, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that a campaign had been launched against encroachments in all the districts of Karachi simultaneously.

He said this while presiding over a high-level meeting on anti-encroachment drive at the head office of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Friday.

Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that KMC inspectors were being deployed in every town while the city administration and KMC would jointly conduct operation against encroachments.

A comprehensive strategy has been chalked out under the court orders for removal of encroachments, he said and added, this operation is not aimed at making citizens jobless but a proposal to allocate space for hawkers in every district is under consideration so that the carts and patharas can be shifted there.

Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that during the drive against encroachments, all encroachments would be removed from M. A Jinnah Road, Saddar, Regal Market, Mobile Market, New M.A.Jinnah Road, Bohri Bazar and other areas of district South.

Deputy Commissioner Central said that in his district, there is a lot of encroachments around Hyderi Food Street Block H North Nazimabad, Landi Kotal Chowrangi, Sindhi Hotel, Hussainabad Food Street, Allahwala Chowrangi North Karachi, Liaquatabad 10 Number and Supermarket.

The Deputy Commissioner South said that there are problems due to encroachments around M. A Jinnah Road, Saddar, Regal Market, Cooperative Market, Bohri Bazar, Lee Market, while traffic flow is affected due to parking of vehicles on New M.A Jinnah Road.

Similarly the Deputy Commissioner West said that there are problems due to encroachments under Banaras flyover in his district.

There are more encroachments around Orangi Town No. 10 and Qatar Hospital which have to be removed.

Deputy Commissioner Kemari identified areas regarding encroachments including Sher Shah, Manghopir Road and other areas.

During the meeting, a briefing was given about encroachments at Tariq Road, Samama Shopping Center, Pehalwan Goth and other areas in East District.

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Sindh CM issues alert amid heavy rains prediction

April 13, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has issued instructions to all districts to be on alert in view of the recent heavy rains forecast.

Chief Minister Sindh said that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation(KMC), all towns and water boards should complete the arrangements in their respective areas, all civic agencies should keep the storm drains and drainage system clean.

Murad Ali Shah has directed that the district administration and police should take care of the people and help them in difficult times.

Sindh Chief Minister has also directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority(PDMA) to coordinate with all civic agencies.

Apart from this, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also appealed to the people not to let their children go out of their homes in view of the heavy rains.

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KMC to launch ‘emergency aid’ training program for citizens soon

January 13, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that the KMC in collaboration with Pakistan Life Savers Program will train the citizens of Karachi to provide immediate emergency aid in case of heart attacks and injuries so that precious lives can be saved.

It will be started from the department of City Warden and Insha Allah we will train thousands of citizens of Karachi especially the youth so that we can proudly call Karachi the city of life savers.

He said that every year thousands of people in Karachi lost their lives due to heart attacks and after suffering serious injuries, precious lives are lost in these incidents, so considering the importance of this issue, KMC has decided to pay immediate attention so that by providing awareness to the citizens in this regard, the family members and the nearest people are able to give immediate medical assistance to the patient in the most crucial and critical moments.

He said that the efforts of Pakistan Life Saver Program in this regard are commendable and that is the reason why we have settled the preliminary matters with them.

The scope of this program will be gradually extended to the entire city to save the lives of citizens by providing immediate medical assistance after fatal accidents and heart attacks.

Mayor Karachi said that Karachi is among the seven largest cities in the world and training of citizens is organized in all international cities of this level around the world. With this training in the event of fire, accident, heart attack, stroke, serious injury, people can help each other immediately and most of the patients get better before reaching the hospital and their lives are saved.

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Murtaza Wahab inaugurates Preventive Cardiology Clinic in Landhi

December 26, 2023 by Abid Khan

First free preventive cardiology clinic in JSMU Landhi campus.
The clinic aims to provide preventive cardiac measures.
Dr Javed Suleman said heart disease reached epidemic proportions.

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has announced a collaboration between JSMU, NICVD, and KMC in all 25 towns of Karachi including all 14 hospitals and medical institutes operating under KMC.

This partnership aims to work for preventive care, with the support of the local government and its infrastructure.

He also proposed that NADRA enforce the requirement for individuals to undergo necessary medical tests when applying for or renewing their CNIC, in order to diagnose any underlying diseases as part of preventive measures, he said.

He was speaking at the Inauguration of Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU)’s first free preventive cardiology clinic in JSMU Landhi campus in collaboration with the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) and the Association of Pakistani-Descent Cardiologists of North America (APCNA).

The clinic aims to provide preventive cardiac measures and offer basic healthcare to patients in order to mitigate the risk of cardiac diseases before they occur.

Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, inaugurated the preventive cardiology clinic at JSMU Landi Campus in Landi.

He said, the establishment of this free preventive cardiology clinic at JSMU Landhi Campus is a commendable initiative that aims to improve access to healthcare facilities for the underprivileged community, showcasing the university’s commitment to public health.

These types of initiatives will contribute to the development of a healthier society, where everyone can benefit from basic healthcare.

Vice-Chancellor JSMU, Prof Amjad Saraj Memon, expressed his commitment to the health of society and a healthier future at JSMU, stating, ‘It brings me great joy to announce that we are now providing free preventive cardiology services for the people of Landi.’

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PTI’s 32 KMC chairmen join IPP

November 21, 2023 by Mohammad Wasay

In a significant development, 32 chairmen from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) within the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) have officially joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party. The PTI KMC chairmans held a meeting with Mehmood Maulvi, the President of the Stabilization Pakistan Party, to formalize their allegiance. Ali Junejo, the General Secretary of Stabilization Pakistan Party in Sindh, was … Read more

Murtaza Wahab blames Hafiz Naeem for ruckus in KMC meeting

July 18, 2023July 17, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

KARACHI: Mayor Murtaza Wahab expressed his displeasure on Monday after the Jamaat-e-Islami disrupted a session of the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC). A ruckus was created in the first city council meeting chaired by Wahab when members of the Jamaat-e-Islami members raising slogans against the mayor and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Addressing a press conference … Read more

PFC being formed for vertical distribution of resources: CM

July 11, 2023 by Abid Khan

Sindh Govt started spade work to design next PFC.
CM said Govt would financially strengthen 3-tier of government.
This mechanism of distribution is known as PFC Award.

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the newly elected representatives of the local bodies have taken over, therefore he has decided to announce the next Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) for the vertical distribution of available resources.

“We have started spade work to design the next PFC and it will be finalized within a month.”

This he said while talking to media just after performing the concluding ceremony of the three-day Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi at his Mazar .

Replying to a question, the CM said that the cabinet had decided to announce the PFC award within a month of the formation of local bodies. “Now the elected representatives of the local bodies have taken over and we are going to form the commission and then the commission decides the formula of the award,” he said and added that his government would financially strengthen the third tier of the government.

It may be noted that the PFC ascertains the share of available resources between provincial and local bodies, generally known as vertical distribution. It also formulates a criterion for the distribution of allocated funds to local government horizontally among different tiers and local councils. This mechanism of distribution is known as Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) Award.

Double salary in local bodies: To another question, the chief minister said that the digitalization of the salaries of the KMC and some other local bodies’ employees has unearthed a large number of employees who were drawing double salaries – from KMC and another provincial department. “This is a crime and punishable under the law,” he said and added his government has decided to dismiss such employees after fulfilling the legal requirements.

Mr. Shah said that similar pension cases have also been found which were being scrutinized and would be dealt with accordingly.

Murad Ali Shah said that he has not received official figures of the digital census. “When I’ll receive them officially, I will be able to comment,” he said.

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Pakistan Railways seeks KMC’s help to retrieve land

July 6, 2023 by Abid Khan

Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Murad was met by railway officials.
Railways requested KMC to help in removing encroachments.
KMC will help in removing encroachments from railway land and line.

KARACHI: The Pakistan Railways sought the help of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) to end the encroachment of its lands in Karachi city.
Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Murad was met by railway officials and various proposals were consulted. The Metropolitan Commissioner and other officers of Karachi Municipality were also present in the meeting.
The Railway Department requested KMC to help in removing encroachments along the land and lines, to which the Deputy Mayor said that KMC will help in removing the encroachments, making the city free from encroachments.
Earlier, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Hamid Hameed, the convener of the railway sub-committee of the National Assembly, in which a briefing was given on behalf of the railway authorities.
In the briefing, it was informed that the railway has a total of 16,477 acres of land in the Rawalpindi division, 403 acres of land is encroached upon in the division, while 160 acres are occupied by private people and 243 acres by government departments.

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Murtaza Wahab submits resignation to CM Sindh as KMC Administrator

September 26, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Murtaza Wahab has sent his resignation to Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah. In his resignation, letter, Wahab thanked the Government of Sindh and the leadership of Pakistan People’s Party for giving the opportunity and entrusting him with the responsibility of the administrator of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation. “During my tenure, I tried … Read more

Administrator Karachi inaugurates Emergency Response Centre 1122

September 7, 2022August 29, 2022 by Kumail Shah

Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday inaugurated the renovation and upgradation of Emergency Response Center 1122 at KIHD
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Rasul Baksh Chandio and senior Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) officials were also present with him during the ceremony

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday inaugurated the renovation and upgradation of Emergency Response Center 1122 at the Karachi Institute of Heart Disease (KIHD), BOL News reported.

According to the details, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Rasul Baksh Chandio and senior Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) officials were also present with him during the ceremony.
Administrator Karachi, while talking to the media, said, “Emergency centers are being made more active, and efforts are being made to establish emergency centers in hospitals across the city.”

He told the media that 230 new ambulances equipped with modern facilities have been started in this national organization. “We are starting the first emergency response center in Karachi city today. Oxygen and other facilities have been provided with 14 beds.”

The Administrator of Karachi said that an agreement has been reached between KMC and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), and now Emergency Response Center 1122 will also rescue fire incident affectees. By calling 1122, fire tenders can also be called for a quick response.

He said that the wireless network will also be improved by PDMA, 1122 will be connected to medical, fire, and police emergencies, and staff will be trained on how to deal with emergencies in rain.

Murtaza Wahab stated, “Chief Minister Sindh has approved to start this service in 24 districts. Let us all work responsibly and politics will continue.”

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KMC didn’t utilise resources despite having abundance of them: Murtaza Wahab

February 15, 2022 by Baseer Ahmed

KARACHI: Karachi Administrator and Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said he was flabbergasted that despite having so much resources, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) did not utilise them. “An impression used to be given that the KMC does not have resources, but it is not true. There is no dearth of resources with … Read more

SHC asks KMC, commissioner to resolve dispute over cottage industry land

September 15, 2022December 17, 2021 by Baseer Ahmed

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday directed commissioner Karachi and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) to sort out the dispute arising from the recent demarcation of land in Orangi Township and Baldia Cottage Industrial Zone. The counsel for KMC, Hassan Abidi, informed a two-member bench comprising Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput and Justice Faisal Kamal … Read more

Lease of lands along drains illegal, DC tells SHC

August 12, 2021 by Maqbool Ahmed

KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) had in 2015 cancelled all leases on and along 30 big and small stormwater drains of the city following a resolution of the city council, deputy commissioner of Karachi’s district central maintained in comments filed in a petition moved by citizens for paying compensation to those whose houses along Gujjar … Read more

Alternative spaces to be provided before demolishing shops: KMC

August 12, 2021 by Web Desk

Karachi shopkeepers whose shops are marred due to the ongoing anti-encroachment drive by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation-KMC will be provided alternative spaces. “It has been decided as per policy that the government will manage the alternative spaces first before starting to demolish the markets,” stated KMC’s senior director anti-encroachment department Bashir Siddiqui. The anti-encroachment department … Read more

KMC, SSWMB clear Karachi roads from animal waste

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 by Web Desk

KARACHI: More than 0.3 million offal and carcasses have been removed efficiently during the three days of Eidul Azha. “Thanks to KMC, locals will not have to bear the stench of the offal,” commented Faisal Sheikh lauding efforts of the authority and Sindh government for their timely action. He further said that there were no … Read more

KMC allocates largest share of budget for health services

June 29, 2021 by Web Desk

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Tuesday approved a budget of Rs25.9 billion for the upcoming financial year with a major focus on improving health services. The largest expenditure of over Rs5 billion has been allocated for the Department of Medical and Health Services, while the expenditure under District ADP is estimated at Rs5 billion … Read more

KMC plans ‘tax-free’ budget for 2021-22

June 25, 2021 by Web Desk

Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Thursday assured that no new tax would be imposed on the public in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While presiding a meeting to finalise the budget for financial year 2021-22, the administrator said that development schemes which are in the public interest would be given … Read more

Karachi: Mauripur Road closed for 45 days due to construction work

February 9, 2021 by Web Desk

One of the busiest roads in Karachi, Mauripur Road has been closed for traffic for the next 45 days due to the revamping of road network in city. According to the details, on the directions of provincial government the work has been started on four major roads that lead to the Karachi Port. These include … Read more

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