KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has inducted new heavy vehicles into its operational fleet, financed through proceeds generated from the auction of obsolete and unused vehicles, as part of efforts to improve municipal service delivery and operational efficiency.
Speaking to the media at an induction ceremony held at the KMC headquarters on Thursday, Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab termed the initiative a significant step towards strengthening the corporation’s capacity to deliver civic services across the city. He said that, with the approval of the City Council, the KMC decided to auction scrap and unused items, generating Rs227 million in revenue.
Out of these proceeds, Rs110 million was allocated for the procurement of heavy-duty vehicles, including mount trucks. The mayor formally handed over five newly procured vehicles to various departments, including Engineering and Mechanical (E&M), Anti-Encroachment, Parks and Veterinary services.
“Two vehicles have been allocated to the E&M Department, while one each has been provided to the Anti-Encroachment, Parks and Veterinary departments,” Mr Wahab said, adding that the remaining funds would be utilised to further strengthen the municipal fleet. He announced that five more vehicles would be purchased shortly for different departments, while repair work on five buses had already been completed.
Accompanied by Parliamentary Leader in the City Council Karamullah Waqasi, Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil Muhammad, Jaman Darwan and senior KMC officers, the mayor said that the corporation was now financing improvements in civic amenities largely through its own resources. He attributed this to improved revenue generation through what he described as a positive and disciplined financial strategy.
According to the mayor, the induction of heavy vehicles will enhance field operations, accelerate the removal of encroachments, and improve maintenance and beautification work in parks and public spaces. He said these measures were expected to significantly improve the overall performance of KMC departments.
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Providing an update on ongoing development projects, Mr Wahab said work was progressing on Jahangir Road and the alternative road to the Natha Khan Bridge, both of which he planned to personally inspect. He said construction of the Bhains Colony flyover was advancing at a rapid pace and expressed hope that the long-standing traffic issue in Malir would be resolved within weeks.
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The mayor also announced plans for a new flyover on the route from Shahrah-i-Bhutto to the airport, adding that the administration aimed to complete ongoing development works within 100 days. He reiterated that the KMC planned to spend around Rs46 billion across Karachi this year, with development activities underway in all districts.
He said Rs600 million would be spent in the Old City area, benefiting localities such as Jodia Bazaar, Lee Market and Napier Road, while work on Shahrah-i-Liaquat was nearing completion. Other projects nearing completion include the Korangi Causeway Bridge, Baloch Colony Expressway and Murghi Khana Flyover, while different phases of the Red Line project are expected to open to the public in March and July.
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