Karachi mayor announces major push to improve city services

Karachi mayor announces major push to improve city services

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab has announced that all 260 union committees (UCs) across the city have received street lights as part of the municipal government’s efforts to improve basic services and address problems in residential areas.

Speaking to the media in Karachi, Wahab said the city’s budget included funding for street lights in every UC. He added that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is also working to address issues in streets and neighbourhoods across the city.

The mayor said details of ongoing and upcoming development projects in Karachi would be made available online. The initiative aims to help residents track municipal projects and access information about development work in their respective areas.

Wahab also said the administration is working to bring malfunctioning fire tenders back into service. He stressed the importance of improving emergency response capacity, particularly in a densely populated city where quick access to firefighting services remains essential.

Discussing efforts to control mosquitoes and improve public health, the mayor said the Chinese Consulate in Karachi is supporting the city’s fumigation drive. He added that the administration has provided fumigation machines to all 25 towns of Karachi.

According to Wahab, these measures form part of a broader effort to improve municipal services and respond to problems at the neighbourhood level. The city administration plans to continue focusing on street infrastructure, emergency services and measures aimed at improving the overall urban environment for Karachi’s residents.