Administrator Karachi, Sindh Government Spokesman and CM Adviser on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said that Nehr-e-Khayyam Clifton is being paid full attention by Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.
The entire area around Nehr-e-Khayyam will be beautified, he said while visiting the canal. Karachi Water and Sewerage Board Managing Director Asadullah Khan, Civil Society representative Yawar Abbas and others were also present on the occasion.
He inspected the canal in detail and directed to solve the sewerage problems of the canal. He said that the canal will be made more beautiful.
Wahab directed that the instructions issued for the improvement of Nehr-e-Khayyam should be fully implemented and all the works must be completed within the stipulated time.
Meanwhile, shopkeepers affected by encroachment removed in Jubilee Cloth Market on Tuesday called on the Administrator at his office and apprised him about their issues.
Wahab assured them of full cooperation and said that the problems faced by the owners of the shops in Jubilee Cloth Market would be resolved on priority basis.
The government would take measures on priority basis to enable the shopkeepers in resuming their business activities.Senior Director Estate ImtiazAbro and Director Estate Imran Siddiqui were also present.
Wahab also inspected the historic clock tower on the roof of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Building and issued orders to fix the British-era clock installed there.
Relevant officers were also present on the occasion “It is important to preserve this historic building in its original condition,” he added.