Rs1b development schemes approved for District East: Wahab
Mayor Murtaza Wahab has said that eleven development schemes worth Rs1 billion have been approved in the budget for district east, and work on these projects will commence in coming days. He said a longstanding issue in the area is sewerage and all lines in the area will be repaired at a cost of Rs132 million.
Funds of Rs20 million have been allocated for each of Karachi's 246 union councils. "We have allocated funds for every UC without any discrimination, regardless of the political party affiliation, because every UC represents Karachi," he said.
The mayor was talking to the media after laying the foundation stone for various development projects in Lines Area, including internal road restoration, drainage, and carpeting of streets.
He further stated that this week, Karachi will receive another Rs1 billion development package. "All development work in the area will be completed within this year, including carpeting of 200,000 square feet of internal roads, he mentioned."
He urged the public to stop using plastic bags, which are the main cause of destruction in the city's sewerage system.
He criticised those who hinder development work and engage in divisive politics.
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