Sindh govt decides to revive Karachi's Old City Area

The Sindh government on Saturday decided to restore Karachi's Old City Area to its historical state.

A notification issued by Sindh government stated that the Old City Area includes Lyari, Kharadar, Saddar, Burnes Road and Denso Hall.

"In pursuance of the decision taken in the meeting regarding urban planning held on March 25, Karachi Old Town Revival is hereby constituted," the notification added. The seven-member committee headed by commissioner Karachi Division includes director general culture, tourism and antiquities department, DG Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), municipal commissioner, DG urban planning and strategic policy, project director of Karachi Neighbourhood Improvement Project and architect Yasmin Lari.

The committee will "work out strategy to revive/ develop old city/ enclaves/ quarters especially pedestrianisation in old areas of Karachi" and submit an action plan to the Sindh chief minister within 15 days.

"This may be extended to other enclaves as and when the committee will identify the old traits of roads and their traditional/ historic names acrros the city," it added.