KARACHI:Chief Secretary of Sindh Asif Hyder Shah on Monday presided over a meeting to review the proposed Nehr-e-Khayyam project, during which the Local Government Department briefed participants on the project’s objectives and key features
The Local Government Department informed the meeting that, contrary to speculation circulating regarding the project, the proposed Nehr-e-Khayyam plan focuses on preserving its historical and environmental significance and helping reduce urban flooding.
The department also clarified that no commercial activities were envisaged under the project.
Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah directed the relevant authorities to ensure that the project’s environmental aims and objectives are fully achieved while addressing the concerns raised by the residents and environmentalists. He emphasised that the historical character of Nehr-e-Khayyam, environmental protection and the views of the local community must be duly considered.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Local Government Department, Municipal Commissioner Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Deputy Commissioner South and other relevant officials.