Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani acknowledged the persistent challenges faced by Karachiites, stating that even the combined financial resources of federal and provincial governments may not fully resolve the city’s complex issues due to its massive size, ranking among the largest cities globally.
Addressing the media outside the office of the Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh, Ghani emphasized that Karachi’s civic problems have historically remained unresolved, and he refrained from providing a timeline for their complete resolution.
Despite substantial investments by the Sindh government, including infrastructure improvements such as street and road constructions, Ghani stressed the need for further investment to address Karachi’s infrastructure needs adequately.
Highlighting the Sindh government’s efforts, Ghani noted the utilization of public-private partnerships for various development projects in the city. He cited collaborative initiatives with international organizations and foreign donor agencies, resulting in projects like the Yellow Line and Red Line sections of BRTS, as well as enhancements to water and sewerage systems.
Regarding the stalled construction of the Red Line BRTS corridor, Ghani assured that issues with contractors would be resolved promptly. He also mentioned the absence of talks between PPP and MQM Pakistan for the upcoming Senate elections but didn’t rule out negotiations, considering them a normal part of the political process. In response to questions about PTI leader Faisal Vawda’s nomination papers for the Senate elections, Ghani redirected inquiries to MQM Pakistan, indicating that Vawda’s meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari didn’t imply his affiliation with the PPP.
