KARACHI: Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town Chairman Dr Fawad Ahmed has issued a stark warning that a key stretch of Karachi’s University Road could become a serious hazard if monsoon rains arrive before ongoing infrastructure work is completed. Speaking at a press conference held at the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town Municipal Corporation council hall, Dr Ahmed described the situation as one that could quickly spiral into a full-blown emergency for commuters.
His remarks focused specifically on the segment of road between Hassan Square and Nipa, an area currently undergoing excavation for the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
According to Dr Ahmed, the digging has left the roadway riddled with pits and uneven surfaces, posing a significant risk to motorists and pedestrians alike, particularly once heavy rainfall sets in.
The town chairman also used the platform to voice strong opposition to a proposed flyover near Disco Bakery. He argued that the project was both unnecessary and impractical, cautioning that it could intensify traffic congestion rather than relieve it.
He pointed out that a substantial portion of University Road traffic has already been redirected to Shabbir Usmani Road, undermining the rationale for the flyover.
Compounding the issue, Dr Ahmed noted that the K-IV water supply augmentation line is also slated to pass through Shabbir Usmani Road, a factor that would further complicate flyover construction in that corridor.
He said these concerns have already been formally communicated to Karachi’s mayor, and he called on the provincial government to abandon the flyover plan altogether in favour of removing encroachments to improve traffic flow.
Separately, Dr Ahmed presented the town’s performance report for the outgoing period and announced a budget of Rs. 4.7795 billion for the 2026โ27 fiscal year, with 75 percent of the allocation directed toward development projects across Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town.
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