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KARACHI, Oct 15 (APP):To improve the urban, administrative, and environmental future of Karachi, the Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047 has been formally launched, this initiative aims to provide a comprehensive and sustainable development framework for Karachi by the time Pakistan celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2047.
While briefing to Minister Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah DG KDA Asif Jan Siddiqui stated that, the objective of this strategic regional plan is to ensure integrated, coherent, and long-term urban development, addressing the challenges posed by the city’s rapidly growing population — which has already exceeded 21 million and is expected to double in the next two decades.
According to the Media Management, Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town planning, Under the supervision of the Government of Sindh, the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) is organizing a two-day Open House Exhibition to engage the public and share information about the plan. The event, scheduled for October 18 and 19, 2025, will take place at Frere Hall, Karachi, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Open House aims to give citizens an opportunity to directly interact with planners and experts, share their opinions, and contribute ideas to shape Karachi’s future. Participants will be invited to provide feedback, concerns, and suggestions, which will be considered during the finalization of the plan, he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Nasir Shah said the Greater Karachi project is a gift from Sindh Government to citizens. Completion of Great Karachi plan is an important part of PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision, he said.