Sindh CM Approves Rs 1.5 Billion for Repairing Rain-Damaged Karachi Roads

In a move to address the severe damage caused by recent rainfall, the Chief Minister of Sindh has approved a budget of Rs 1.5 billion to repair roads in Karachi.

This funding aims to restore vital infrastructure and improve transportation in the city, which has faced significant challenges due to waterlogging and road deterioration.

The initiative is expected to enhance commuting conditions for residents and facilitate smoother traffic flow. Local authorities are set to begin the repair work promptly to ensure timely restoration of the affected roads.

On Wednesday a statement issued from the CM House said, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah approved Rs1.5 billion to repair Karachi roads damaged by the heavy rainfall this monsoon season.”

“It is unacceptable for the quality of work to fall short of standards, and strict action must be taken against those responsible,” the chief minister said, according to the statement, emphasising the need for accountability in the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure.

Furthermore, CM directed Minister of Local Government Saeed Ghani to initiate an inquiry into the roads constructed or repaired after 2022 that have since been damaged.

“This shows that the quality of the work was not maintained, therefore, they must be brought to book,” CM Shah said.

The development comes after the Sindh Assembly during Monday’s session, voiced the concerns and criticisms raised by opposition lawmakers regarding the damage to roads and streets caused by the recent light to moderate rainfall in the city.

Following this CM Shah chaired a meeting on Wednesday to assess the situation and discuss the repair of roads affected by the rain in Karachi.

The CM was briefed that 120 roads, flyovers, and underpasses in the city needed patchwork, including 20 roads in district South, 22 in East, seven in Central, 38 in West, 11 in Korangi, and 12 in Malir along with a total of 10 flyovers.