Murad Ali Shah reviews Karachi BRT progress at University Road, orders timely completion
Key takeaways
- During the visit, officials from the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) briefed the chief minister in detail on the pace and quality of construction.
- The chief minister directed relevant authorities to ensure the timely completion of all ongoing development schemes and warned against unnecessary delays.
- Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi and the managing director of the Water Board were also present during the visit.
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Add ARY News on Google KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah carried out an early morning visit to University Road on Thursday, accompanied by the Mayor of Karachi, to review ongoing development work and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
During the visit, officials from the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) briefed the chief minister in detail on the pace and quality of construction. Mr Shah expressed satisfaction with progress so far but emphasised the need to maintain high standards.
He said the restoration and improvement of Karachi’s major arteries remained a top priority for the provincial government, adding that efforts were underway to bring the city’s infrastructure in line with modern requirements.