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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved Phase II of the Karachi Safe City Project, aimed at establishing a comprehensive, technology driven surveillance system across the city.
During a meeting chaired by the chief minister, officials presented a detailed briefing on the project. Under the plan, more than 2,300 smart cameras will be installed across various districts of Karachi. These include 870 cameras for general surveillance, 1,300 equipped with automatic number plate recognition and facial recognition technology, and 80 dedicated to traffic law enforcement. Additionally, 56 mobile surveillance units and eight cameras for traffic signal monitoring will be deployed.
The total cost of the project has been estimated at Rs9.98 billion, with a completion timeline of 12 months. The project is expected to be formally launched in May 2026.
The chief minister directed authorities to ensure timely completion to avoid cost escalations due to delays. He also approved transparent, merit based recruitment of technical staff for the Sindh Safe City Authority.
The meeting also discussed proposals to initiate similar safe city projects in other major cities, including Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Shaheed Benazirabad. Officials stated that around 780 cameras would be installed in these cities at an estimated cost of Rs3.15 billion.
The chief minister emphasized that all safe city projects across the province should be integrated and managed through a centralized system under the Sindh Safe Cities Authority to enhance overall security and surveillance efficiency.

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The Government of Karachi has formally launched the Lyari Transformation Project, a major urban development initiative designed to improve infrastructure and living conditions in the historically underserved area of Lyari.
The project was inaugurated on Thursday by Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah at a ceremony attended by provincial lawmakers, local government officials, party leaders, and a large number of residents. Officials said the scheme carries an estimated cost of PKR 25.28 billion and will be completed over a span of four years, with the first phase already underway.
According to details, the initial phase focuses on the rehabilitation and upgrading of essential urban infrastructure, including roads, water supply lines, and sewerage and drainage systems. The project is aimed at addressing long-standing civic issues such as water shortages, poor sanitation, and urban flooding during monsoon rains.
Authorities further stated that the plan includes improvements to stormwater drainage systems to reduce flood risks, as well as underground cabling work to enhance utility management and improve the city’s visual landscape.
In addition, a comprehensive beautification component has been incorporated, under which parks, green belts, and public spaces across Lyari will be upgraded to improve environmental conditions and public amenities.
Officials described the initiative as part of the provincial government’s broader strategy to rehabilitate neglected urban areas and strengthen civic infrastructure and service delivery across Sindh.

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Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the improvement and rehabilitation of Sakhi Hassan Road in North Nazimabad, as part of the city’s ongoing infrastructure development drive led by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC).
The project, estimated at Rs140 million, will convert the 0.883 kilometre stretch into a modern dual carriageway with a width of 30 feet. It also includes road rehabilitation, drainage system upgrades, and other civic improvements aimed at easing traffic congestion and addressing rainwater accumulation caused by nearby hilly areas, particularly around Sakhi Hassan Graveyard and adjoining localities.
Speaking on the occasion, the mayor said the initiative is part of a broader programme under which 26 roads across Karachi are being constructed and rehabilitated.
He noted that development work worth approximately Rs68 billion is currently underway in the city, including completed projects such as Shahrah e Noor Jahan and ongoing work on major arteries like Sher Shah Suri Road and Shahrah e Bhutto from Qayyumabad to Kathore in Gadap Town.
Murtaza Wahab further stated that the upgraded drainage system on Sakhi Hassan Road would ensure proper disposal of rainwater, providing much-needed relief to residents. He reaffirmed that improving transportation facilities and civic infrastructure remains a top priority for KMC, adding that all ongoing projects will be completed within stipulated timelines.