Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi has instructed all Deputy Commissioners to take effective measures to prevent encroachments on footpaths, roads, and other public places, which obstruct the flow of traffic. Each Deputy Commissioner has submitted reports detailing the actions taken against encroachments in their respective districts. Deputy Commissioner Juned Khan reported a planned operation against encroachments with the cooperation of relevant agencies. In the first phase, cabins and sheds were removed from footpaths and roads in Haroonabad.
The second phase involved removing a hotel extension, pushcarts, cabins, and sheds from ShershahParachaChowk Estate Avenue. Additionally, encroachments were cleared from Jackson Market and Sultanabad, restoring footpaths, green belts, parks, and open spaces for public use. Illegal benches were removed from Shah Waliullah Road in Lyari, and soft encroachments were cleared from the footpath and road in Aram Bagh.
This campaign is ongoing until July 27. Deputy Commissioner Ahmed Ali Siddiqui reported the demolition of a permanent illegal structure in Zebo Goth Eh HalkaniManghopir. Soft encroachments were also removed from the Green Belt on Mangopir Road, Ali Goth Market, and 40 Market Orangi. Deputy Commissioner ShehzadFazalAbbasi reported the removal of encroachments from UK Square, University Road, and other areas.
The drive also included clearing Pakwan Centre and Takht restaurant in Gulshan-e-Iqbal. Illegal encroachments were removed from A-One Hotel on Faisal Highway.
In District Central, two counters of a bakery causing traffic congestion were cleared, along with encroachments from Chand Market, GulbergChowrangi, and Block C North Nazimabad. Deputy Commissioner FawadGaffarSoomro reported the removal of encroachments from UC-4 Khayaban-e-Khalid, Nazimabad, Gol Market, and other areas. Deputy Commissioner Irfan Salam reported the removal of encroachments from Malir 15 Flyover Airport Sub-Division and Ibrahim Hyderi Sub-Division.
The reports highlighted that the flow of traffic, previously affected by encroachments on footpaths and roads, has now improved. Encroachments were also cleared from Qaidabad, contributing to better traffic management and public access.
