Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced that encroachments will be removed from the city to improve traffic flow and facilitate pedestrians. During a visit to various areas, he directed officials to take immediate action against encroachments and ensure they do not re-emerge.

According to a statement by Mayor Karachi’s office today, Wahab issued instructions to remove a temporary market near the Matric Board and stalls selling fruits and second-hand clothes on both sides of the Teen Hatti Bridge. He underscored that encroachments create hurdles for the public and affect the city’s infrastructure.

He clarified that while the Pakistan Peoples Party does not support unemployment, businesses must adhere to regulations. Street vendors and stalls should operate only in designated areas.

Emphasizing the importance of urban development, he reiterated that Karachi, as an international city, should have better roads, organized streets, parks, and playgrounds. Encroachments on roads within the jurisdiction of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will be cleared.

The Mayor also shared that KMC is ready to offer business opportunities under public-private partnerships and will encourage individuals contributing to both business growth and urban development.

On sports, Wahab expressed support for the Champions Trophy matches in Karachi, stating that such events uplift the morale of young people and provide them with opportunities to excel.