Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab today identified the provision of clean drinking water and the enhancement of the sewerage system as principal priorities for the metropolis, stating that practical steps are now being taken under an effective strategy to address these long-standing issues.

The mayor announced that comprehensive measures are also rapidly underway to upgrade the city’s core infrastructure, including the restoration of streetlights, bridges, and flyovers. He expressed these views on Wednesday while addressing a police delegation at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office.

Wahab attributed the city’s capacity for these initiatives to an encouraging improvement in KMC’s tax collection and a significant increase in revenue recovered through K-Electric. He noted that an extensive network of development projects, established with strong support from the Sindh government, is already in place throughout the city.

The mayor further explained that placing the Water and Sewerage Corporation and the Solid Waste Management Board under his administrative control has accelerated the urban development process. He assured the attendees that additional projects will soon be unveiled, with benefits directly reaching the citizenry.

Present at the meeting were Municipal Commissioner S.M. Afzal Zaidi, Finance Advisor Gulzar Abro, and Senior Director Coordination to the Mayor, Ikhlaq Yousafzai. During the session, the mayor briefed the participants from the Police Service’s 52nd Specialized Training Program / 28th Initial Command Course on KMC’s performance and departmental responsibilities.

Following the briefing, the delegation toured the historic KMC building, its Council Hall, and the centuries-old rooftop clock tower. Members of the visiting group described the engagement as highly informative and beneficial, providing them with important insights into the municipal corporation”s operational system and duties.