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Sindh CM Closes ‘My Karachi’ Expo With Pledges on Fire Services, Gul Plaza Relief and K‑IV Water Project

At the expo’s finale, the chief minister outlined concrete steps on emergency services, Gul Plaza assistance and the long-delayed K‑IV scheme.

Overview

  • - The 21st edition drew millions of visitors, with 20–40% discounts that organizers said eased pressure on households despite a slight overall dip in footfall.
  • - Sindh government and KCCI are coordinating compensation and shop rehabilitation for traders affected by the Gul Plaza fire.
  • - Murad Ali Shah acknowledged fragmented fire brigades and said all operations will be unified under one institution with proper equipment.
  • - He noted China has offered cooperation, including training, to strengthen rapid response and modernize Karachi’s fire services.
  • - On K‑IV, he said the main line rests with the federal government and that augmentation works of about Rs80 billion are being arranged after nearly three years of project stagnation.