Lyari Transformation Project Phase-I Completion Date Announced
Sindh Minister for Local Administration Syed Nasir Hussain Shah chaired a high-level gathering to review the progress and performance of the Lyari Transformation Project.
Sindh Minister for Local Administration Syed Nasir Hussain Shah chaired a high-level gathering to review the progress and performance of the Lyari Transformation Project.
Article outline
- What happened
- Why it matters
- Official response
- The key numbers
- The bottom line
Key points
- Speaking at the session, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated Phase-I of the Lyari Transformation Project would be completed by August 2027.
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- Syed Nasir Hussain Shah remarked the project was rolled out on the special directives of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
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Notably, the session was attended by MNA Nabil Gabol, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Further Chief Secretary Local Administration Wasim Shamshad, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's personal secretary Junaid Ahmed Jaidi, Sindh Assembly members Yousuf Baloch and Shazia Karim Sanghar, PPP District South President Javed Nagori, town chairmen, and senior office-holders of the concerned departments.
Notably, the session reviewed the ongoing development works under the project, along with water supply and sewerage systems, illegal constructions, illegal water and sewerage connections, and other hurdles affecting the pace of work. Sindh Reports 2 Lac Cases of Dog Bites in 2026.
He directed all departments and institutions concerned to adopt a coordinated strategy and accelerate work through mutual consultation.
For context, the minister ordered immediate removal of all hurdles delaying the project and remarked matters affecting development work should be resolved on a priority basis.
He additionally directed that a joint strategy be developed with the relevant institutions to address illegal water supply and sewerage connections in Lyari, and stated strict action should be taken against illegal constructions and unauthorised connections. Sindh Govt Hospital Doctors Yet to Receive Salaries for 3 Months.
Syed Nasir Hussain Shah remarked the project was rolled out on the special directives of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. This person wants Lyari developed as a model area.
He remarked Lyari would be developed as a role-model town of Sindh in line with those directives.
During the session, MNA Nabil Gabol and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab shared their worries and suggestions and briefed the session on the matters being faced in implementation.
Mayor Murtaza Wahab remarked difficulties related to water and sewerage lines would be resolved so that development work is not delayed.
Notably, the local administration minister stated progress on the project would be reviewed regularly and all stakeholders would meet every 15 days to assess progress, identify hurdles and ensure timely solutions.
He additionally directed that officers with a good reputation be posted in Lyari Town and stated officers discovered responsible for negligence or delay should be removed immediately.
On the complaints of elected representatives, he ordered the suspension of the Assistant Director of the Sindh Building Control Authority in Lyari. Karachi's University Road Project Nears Completion.
Meanwhile, the minister remarked negligence and unnecessary delay in development projects of public importance would not be tolerated.
He directed all concerned departments to maintain effective coordination, fulfil their responsibilities and resolve administrative and technical problems through mutual consultation. He remarked improving basic infrastructure, water supply, sewerage systems and civic facilities in Lyari remained among the key goals of the project. It would be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.
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Taken together, the developments around lyari Transformation Project Phase point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.

