Talking to Mayor of Karachi, Waseem Akhter, who called on him to share series of steps taken by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation to facilitate the citizens, the governor said these efforts will help streamline civic facilities across the metropolis.
Completion of Expressway is being fast followed by realisation of Green Line as well as first phase of K-4 (water supply) projects meant to largely benefit the Karachiites.
"KMC is and can definitely play a crucial role in efficient execution of the schemes," said the Governor.
The Karachi Mayor apprised him of measures adopted to streamline traffic flow around the under-construction fly-overs and under-pass across the metropolis.
The Mayor was of the opinion that the completion of these development projects before the forthcoming general elections could largely help people in acquiring the much needed respite.
"Close coordination between provincial and city government is direly needed in the larger interest of the people of Karachi," he said.
"Provision for alternate routes is critically needed," he added.
The Mayor of Karachi and the Sindh Governor extensively discussed steps taken, as well as the measures further needed, to maintain tranquility in the metropolis.
The Sindh Governor emphasised that quality of development projects must not be compromised under any condition.
Mayor Waseem Akhter also shared with the Governor details of the measures adopted to ensure that only quality and fresh food items are made available to the citizens in the holy month of Ramadan.
"Equal attention is being paid to ensure that there is no shortage of food items including fruits and other essentials registered to be in demand during the holy month," he said.
The Sindh Governor agreed with the Mayor of Karachi that provision for peace was crucially needed to keep attracting investment in the city adding that this was closely linked to development work.
Expressing his satisfaction that Karachi is fast managing to restore its lost reputation as city of lights, he said revival of social, cultural and literary activities coupled with international level sports and recreational events in the metropolis is possible through close coordination among the stakeholders.
Waseem Akhter said completion of Lyari Expressway has markedly improved the traffic flow and that completion of other infrastructure related schemes will also benefit the citizens of Karachi in general.
He also expressed his confidence that projects incorporated under Karachi Package will help to address difficulties faced by Karachiites since long.