Commissioner Karachi Reviews Anti-encroachment Drive and Development Works
Karachi, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - September 17, 2026) The city administration’s campaign against encroachments, illegal roadside hotels, and action against professional beggars is continuing across the city.
Anti-Encroachment Operations and Development Works
Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, visited various areas of the city on Thursday to oversee anti-encroachment operations, development works, and the cleaning of storm water drains.
He inspected the demolition of encroachments along the railway track in Gulistan-e-Johar. During visits to Songal Nullah on Abul Hassan Isphahani Road and Chakora Nullah on Habib University Road, the Commissioner noticed inadequate cleaning of the nullahs.
He directed Assistant Commissioner Gulshan-e-Iqbal Faraz Abbasi to inform residents' associations about waste dumping in Chakora Nullah, advising them to refrain from such practices. He also ordered immediate action to demolish illegal structures within Songal Nullah and prevent further construction.
Railway Track and Road Rehabilitation
In Gulistan-e-Johar, the Deputy Commissioner East, Nasrullah Abbasi, informed the Commissioner that temporary and semi-permanent structures along the railway track had been largely demolished, with the remaining to be removed within two days.
The Commissioner also visited different areas of Gulistan-e-Johar, inspecting road rehabilitation and water supply line installation. He directed the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) to complete the project within two months.
Encrachment Removal and Traffic Management
The Commissioner noticed encroachments beneath Johar Chowrangi Flyover, on footpaths, and road areas along Professor Abdul Ghafoor Road. He ordered immediate measures to prevent encroachments and ensure smooth traffic flow on the busy road.
Campaign Against Professional Beggars
As part of the campaign against professional beggars, nine individuals were arrested and shifted to designated centers.