KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has claimed that the provincial government had allocated Rs10 billion for the development of infrastructure in Karachi during the last financial year.
“Sindh government gave Rs8 billion to the mayor for development work in the metropolis but the fund utilisation is not visible,” he said, adding that he was not levelling allegations of misappropriation but the mayor should be held accountable for the funds given to him.
He was addressing a programme organised by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) here on Thursday.
“This is my city and nobody can stop me from developing it,” the chief minister maintained.
Shah also accused the mayor and other local body representatives of irresponsible attitude during the recent rains in the city
“I rushed my minister to support the people,” he said, adding that an impression was being created that the city had submerged in flash floods and people had drowned.
“A drama was created by calling the army, declaring an emergency and making unnecessary hue and cry,” the Sindh CM claimed.
Shah said that his government was not only constructing roads but also laying new sewerage and water supply lines.
“This work has been done in Saddar, Shahrah-e-Faisal, University Road and in various other areas,” he said.
