
Karachi July 28: Governor of Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has said that the technical impediments in the project of Mass Transit System for Karachi had been resolved after recent directives from the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and the project will now start soon. The new road from Superhighway to Jinnah Terminal Sharae Faisal is a gift for the people of whole country. Linking with Corridor-III It would provide great convenience to citizens. Pakistan Army especially the former Corps Commanders, GOC Malir Cantt., played vital role in its completion.
He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony at Malir Cantt., after inaugurating the new 12.60km long Shahra linking Superhighway to Shahrae Faisal via Malir Cantonment. Station Commander Malir Cantt., Brigadier Nuzhat Hayat, DCO Karachi Javed Hanif, MNA/MPAs, Town Nazims, elected representatives, civil and army officers and large number of people were present on this occasion Earlier the Governor of Sindh along with City Nazim unveiled the plaque of the project at Malir Cantt., and Toll Plaza. Governor of Sindh in his address also acknowledged the contribution of former President of Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf who had resolved the funding issue for the project.
He said that this was also one of those projects of Karachi which had been left in pending due to some reasons but now he felt much pleasure that the project has been completed and would provide great convenience to people travelling on this corridor.
Governor of Sindh also congratulated City Nazim and Malir Cantonment for completion of the project. He said that under Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal, City Government had been doing excellent work. The completion of many mega projects such as Corridor-I &II and Malir River Bridge is the proof of their dedication and team spirit. The under construction Corridor-III is another important project which would provide more convenience and travel facilities to citizens.Governor of Sindh said that on comparing the past and present of Karachi one can easily note the extraordinary works that has been done during last four years which has changed the map of the Karachi. He said that other mega projects conceived by present city government for Karachi including Elevated Expressway and Mass Transit System will also commence soon.
Speaking on this occasion Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal said that the project was conceived much earlier and it had 100 percent funding from the federal government. The construction of road would decrease the travel time to 20 minutes between Sharae Faisal and Superhighway. He said that the CDGK has completed countless development and social projects, which might be lined up for inauguration by one project per hour. He added that this new road was completely constructed and operational from this very moment of inauguration because we do not inaugurate projects unless they are completed.
It is pertinent to mention that the CDGK has completed this 12.6-km long road linking Super Highway to Shahra-e Faisal via Malir Cantonment. The avenue has dual carriageway with three lanes on both side and one storm water drain. It was a federally funded project worth Rs 1012.61 million.
He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony at Malir Cantt., after inaugurating the new 12.60km long Shahra linking Superhighway to Shahrae Faisal via Malir Cantonment. Station Commander Malir Cantt., Brigadier Nuzhat Hayat, DCO Karachi Javed Hanif, MNA/MPAs, Town Nazims, elected representatives, civil and army officers and large number of people were present on this occasion Earlier the Governor of Sindh along with City Nazim unveiled the plaque of the project at Malir Cantt., and Toll Plaza. Governor of Sindh in his address also acknowledged the contribution of former President of Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf who had resolved the funding issue for the project.
He said that this was also one of those projects of Karachi which had been left in pending due to some reasons but now he felt much pleasure that the project has been completed and would provide great convenience to people travelling on this corridor.
Governor of Sindh also congratulated City Nazim and Malir Cantonment for completion of the project. He said that under Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal, City Government had been doing excellent work. The completion of many mega projects such as Corridor-I &II and Malir River Bridge is the proof of their dedication and team spirit. The under construction Corridor-III is another important project which would provide more convenience and travel facilities to citizens.Governor of Sindh said that on comparing the past and present of Karachi one can easily note the extraordinary works that has been done during last four years which has changed the map of the Karachi. He said that other mega projects conceived by present city government for Karachi including Elevated Expressway and Mass Transit System will also commence soon.
Speaking on this occasion Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal said that the project was conceived much earlier and it had 100 percent funding from the federal government. The construction of road would decrease the travel time to 20 minutes between Sharae Faisal and Superhighway. He said that the CDGK has completed countless development and social projects, which might be lined up for inauguration by one project per hour. He added that this new road was completely constructed and operational from this very moment of inauguration because we do not inaugurate projects unless they are completed.
It is pertinent to mention that the CDGK has completed this 12.6-km long road linking Super Highway to Shahra-e Faisal via Malir Cantonment. The avenue has dual carriageway with three lanes on both side and one storm water drain. It was a federally funded project worth Rs 1012.61 million.