Plan Devised For Karachi Beautification To Highlight Its Cultural Values: Laiq
By Our Web Reporter
KARACHI– Administrator Karachi Laiq Ahmed has said that a master plan has been prepared for beautification of different areas of Karachi, underpasses, flyovers, overpasses (pedestrian bridges) and major highways, with the cooperation of various companies and institutions.
The process of beautification of the city will be started, with the involvement of the private sector, the latest techniques and ideas prevalent in the world will be used in the soft branding of Karachi, he said while addressing a meeting on beautification of Karachi on Monday.
Khalid Khan, Senior Director Coordination, Shabiha Al Hasnain Zaidi, Director General Technical Services, Taha Saleem, Director General Parks and Horticulture, Faiz Qadwai, Sohail Ahmed and people from various institutions were also present on the occasion.
He said that it was necessary to improve the sewerage system in the underpasses of Karachi because if the sewerage and storm water drainage system in the underpasses was not fixed then its beautification would not be of any importance and he would seek the cooperation of those institutions with creative minds. Join in the beautification of He said that the importance of commercial aspect has its place but it is important to improve the image of Karachi and highlight its importance in the cultural context.
Karachi is one of the best in terms of its culture. Having a past, being one of the few major cities in the world and being a coastal city, this city is very important, so every citizen should play his role in the process of beautification and improvement of Karachi, he said.
The work for beautification will be started soon and it will be given a new look. During the meeting, the work of improving the infrastructure in different areas was also reviewed and it was decided that along with beautification, infrastructure development would also continue. Roads, highways, bridges and underpasses need to be kept in good condition to provide facilities to the citizens, said Administrator Karachi Laiq Ahmed, adding that the master plan for beautification of the city also takes into account the needs of different areas.
All matters will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the present age Including the use of electronic and digital devices, he said that street lights were also being activated on various roads to keep the roads and highways lit at night, adding that beautification objectives would be achieved only when the available infrastructure was in working condition.
He said that the results of the tree planting drive launched to make Karachi beautiful and green would soon begin to emerge and the landscape of various corridors would change. All these steps are being taken in the wider interest of the city which will yield the best results in the future and the citizens of Karachi will feel a pleasant change.
