While addressing the ceremony, the mayor emphasised the Pakistan Peoples Party’s commitment to the betterment and development of Karachi. “We are actively working on projects to improve water supply, roads, parks, and sewage systems. This road is an example of our efforts,” said Wahab.

The 1.5-kilometre-long Ghulam Ali Alana Road was completed in four months at a cost of Rs70 million. The project includes 28,200 square feet of sidewalks, 900 running feet of rainwater drainage pipes, and 4,000 running feet of curb stones. Lane marking and cat eyes have also been installed for better visibility and safety.

Mayor Wahab announced that a Rs12.4 billion project was underway to bring 40 million gallons of additional water daily from the Hub Canal, along with a Rs1.7 billion elevated pipeline inthe Lyari River to prevent water theft.

He also highlighted development projects such as the restoration of Old Queens Road, II Chundrigar Road, Jinnah Bridge, and Netty Jetty Bridge, emphasising that “such works aim to resolve citizens’ long-standing issues.”

The mayor reiterated his commitment to cleaning the city’s walls of inappropriate slogans and advertisements. “We are determined to keep Karachi’s walls clean and free of any unwarranted slogans or posters,” he said.

He added that spaces like Sangam Ground, previously occupied by buffalo pens, would be cleared and repurposed for youth sports facilities. The city mayor urged organisations like the Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation to provide valid documents for regularization if they claim any property.