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KARACHI, Jul 22 (APP):Chief Secretary (CS) Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, presided over an important meeting at his office to address the growing encroachment issues on the Karachi-Thatta Road (N-5), which is a vital transportation corridor, has ordered to remove encroachments on Karachi-Thatta road within a week.
The meeting was attended by officials, including the Secretary Implementation & Coordination (I&C), DIG Traffic, Managing Director of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), Municipal Commissioner of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of Malir, Korangi and Thatta districts.
During the meeting, the participants were briefed on the current state of encroachments along the N-5 highway. These include illegal occupation of road space by water tankers, heavy trucks and roadside fruit and vegetable carts, which are severely hampering the smooth flow of traffic and causing public inconvenience.
The Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah expressed serious displeasure over the illegal encroachments and the failure of concerned authorities to take timely action.
He emphasized that the Karachi-Thatta Road serves as a key route for trade, travel and daily commute and should remain free from any kind of obstruction.
He issued strict directives to the relevant departments and district administrations to ensure the complete removal of all encroachments within one week. “Any negligence in this matter will not be tolerated, and I will initiate disciplinary action against the officers responsible,” he warned.
Furthermore, the Chief Secretary directed the Deputy Commissioner Malir to take immediate steps to relocate all parked tankers from the main highway to the designated Zulfiqarabad Oil Tanker Terminal, which was established specifically for such purposes.
He also instructed the traffic police and municipal authorities to prepare a coordinated action plan and conduct joint operations to clear the road and maintain its status as a safe and accessible national highway.
“He issued strict directives to the relevant departments and district administrations to ensure the complete removal of all encroachments within one week, following all codal formalities.”
Chief Secretary Shah reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to ensuring better traffic management and public safety, especially on major inter-city roads like the N-5. He added that sustainable enforcement and strict monitoring must continue even after the initial clearance drive to prevent the recurrence of encroachments.