KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that work on the Red Line project is progressing day and night, and University Road will be opened for traffic by the end of July. He acknowledged the temporary inconvenience faced by the public, stating that the government made tough decisions and apologized to the people.
Review of Development Work
Memon expressed these views while talking to the media during his review of the development work on the Red Line BRT on Saturday. Secretary Transport Asad Zamin, CEO TransKarachi Zubair Channa, and other officials were also present on the occasion.
Criticism of Motorway Planning
The senior minister noted that the motorway in Karachi should have originated from the city, but the opposite situation was observed in its planning. He added that Karachi, located at the southern end of Pakistan, also faces a 20 percent water shortage.
Bhutto Highway Benefits
Memon highlighted that the opening of Bhutto Highway has provided great convenience to citizens and is saving travel time. Police, ambulance, and rescue services have been deployed on this highway to ensure immediate assistance to citizens.
Healthcare Facilities in Karachi
He stated that Karachi has the highest number of health facilities in Pakistan, with patients from all over the country coming for free treatment. He specifically mentioned the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences, where free and quality treatment is being provided.
Infrastructure and Housing Projects
The minister said that the Sindh government has improved roads across the province using its own resources, and work is ongoing. He added that the world's largest housing project is underway in Sindh, under which houses are being built for 2.1 million low-income people.
Thar Coal Investment
Memon revealed that the Sindh government has invested one billion dollars in Thar coal, which is generating cheap electricity and benefiting the entire country.
Traffic Solutions and Employment
To address Karachi's heavy traffic issue, a terminal is being constructed on the Northern Bypass. He emphasized that people from all over Pakistan come to Karachi for employment, and the city bears a significant burden of health and employment, so this fact should be considered when comparing it with other cities.
Political Remarks
In response to a question, Memon said that no draft of the 28th Amendment has been prepared, and these are merely rumours. He added that the 18th Amendment was also supported by the MQM, but the people do not take MQM-Pakistan leaders seriously.
