KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister MurtazaWahab has imposed a ban on revisions to ongoing development schemes of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, directing officials to ensure timely completion of projects and take strict action against contractors accused of delays and substandard construction work.
The directives were issued at a meeting of the KMC Engineering Department at the corporation’s head office, where progress on development schemes, including 26 major thoroughfares and 140 roads connecting key arteries across the city, was reviewed.
Director General Technical Services Tariq Mughal briefed the Mayor on the implementation status and completion timelines of the ongoing projects.
Taking notice of public complaints regarding delays and poor construction quality, Wahab directed Metropolitan Commissioner Abrar Jaffer to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into complaints against contractors and submit a report within seven days.
He warned that delays and the use of substandard construction materials would not be tolerated, directing contractors to strictly adhere to approved specifications, quality standards and project timelines.
The Mayor said public funds must be utilised responsibly and every development scheme should deliver the promised facilities and quality. He directed the Engineering Department to accelerate work on major roads and ensure that connecting roads were completed without further delays.
Setting a 15-day target for the completion of major ongoing road projects, he instructed the relevant departments to remove administrative and operational bottlenecks impeding progress.
Wahab said development projects should facilitate citizens rather than create additional hardships for them, adding that the administration was responsible for translating public expectations into visible improvements in Karachi’s infrastructure.
He also made it clear that the scope of ongoing schemes should not be repeatedly altered. Any additional work required must be undertaken through a separate development scheme instead of revising an already approved project.
“I want to see these development projects completed by the end of December, as we are committed to fulfilling our promises to the people of Karachi,” he said, reiterating the need to complete projects within approved timelines.
Metropolitan Commissioner Abrar Jaffer, Finance Advisor GulzarAbro, Director Media DaniyalSiyal, and other senior officials attended the meeting.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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