| KARACHI - Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday stated that the construction work on Phase 2 of Shahrah-e-Bhutto (Malir Expressway), from the airport to Quaidabad, will be completed by the end of March. The project is progressing rapidly, and the goal is to complete this section right after Eid. The work on Phase 3, from Quaidabad to Kathore, will also be finished ahead of schedule. He expressed these views during his visit to Malir Expressway, emphasizing that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) believes in fulfilling its promises. He said that the completion of all three phases of Shahrah-e-Bhutto, as promised by PPP, will provide an alternative route for Karachi’s citizens to reach the airport, Super Highway, and other parts of the country. Traveling on the expressway will not only save time but also reduce fuel consumption.
The Mayor also mentioned that the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, will personally announce the opening date of Phase 2 for traffic. During his visit to Phase 3 (Quaidabad to Kathore), he inspected the piling and girder construction work at Sammo Goth and directed the officials to speed up the work while ensuring the quality of construction materials. Addressing financial concerns, he reassured that KMC is not facing a financial crisis. The payment of MUCT (Municipal Utility Charges & Taxes) through K-Electric has helped address funding shortages, while the Sindh government is also fully supporting KMC. This has enabled faster delivery of municipal services in Karachi. He also noted that leaks in 12 water supply lines have been fixed, improving water distribution in the affected areas.
By-election on NA-213 Umerkot to held on April 17
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced by election on National Assembly constituency NA-213 Umerkot, became vacant due to death of MNA Nawab Yousaf Talpur and the polling will be held on April 27, 2025. According to separate notifications issued by the ECP, nomination papers will be issued on March 3 which would be filed by the contesting candidates from March 4 to 06, 2025. The names of candidates will be published on March 07, scrutiny of the papers would be completed by March 13, appeals against decisions of Returning officers will be filed till 17 March which would be decided till March 24.
The revised list of the candidates will be published in March 25 and last date for submitting withdrawals will be March 26 and the election symbols will be issued to the contesting candidates on March 27 and polling will be held on April 17, 2025. In another notification, ECP also appointed Deputy Commissioner Umerkot Naveed Rehman Larik as District Returning officer of the constituency and the Assistant Commissioner Rajab Sathio has been nominated as Returning officer. Mukhtiarkar Umerkot Azhar Ali Chachar, Assistant Education Officer Umerkot Rano Mal and Taulka Education Officer (Male) Pithoro Fareed Ahmed were appointed as Assistant Returning officers of the NA-213. |
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