Karachi, Pakistan’s largest metropolis, gets a major boost in its road infrastructure with multiple new bridges and flyovers starting to take shape. The construction of Rs 1.82 billion flyover on Khalid bin Waleed Road in Malir, which was inaugurated by Mayor Murtaza Wahab in September last year has finally been completed.
Karachi’s infrastructure drive gained fresh momentum as Syed Murad Ali Shah, the Chief Minister of Sindh, inaugurated the Bhains Colony Flyover, also famous as the Khalid Bin Waleed Flyover in Malir. The project is meant to ease traffic blockage and also improve connectivity in the city’s eastern corridors.The flagship project will be linking the National Highway with Mehran Highway.
The newly opened flyover directly addresses long-standing traffic bottlenecks in Bhains Colony and the surrounding areas of District Malir. It also removes a dangerous railway crossing that frequently caused accidents and delays. As a result, daily commuters now enjoy smoother and safer travel.
Bhains Colony Flyover Brings Relief to Malir and Industrial Zones
The Bhains Colony Flyover connects key routes between the National Highway (N-5) and the Mehran Highway. This link improves access for residents of Malir and Ibrahim Hyderi. Furthermore, it supports workers and businesses operating in the Export Processing Zone, where uninterrupted traffic flow plays a vital role in productivity.
As per officials, the flyover will significantly
- Cut travel time
- Fuel costs
It is also strengthening Karachi’s role as an industrial and commercial hub.
Fast-Tracked Project Bhains Colony Flyover Under CLICK Initiative
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) executed the project under the Competitive and Livable City of Karachi (CLICK) initiative, with financial and technical support from the World Bank.
Although authorities approved the project in July 2025, construction started in September and finished within just five months. The total cost reached Rs 1.82 billion, and this is clearly illustrating the scale and speed of the work.
Leadership Signals More Development Ahead
The inauguration ceremony drew strong participation. Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, lawmakers, and senior officials attended the event.
While addressing the gathering, CM Murad Ali Shah praised the rapid execution and emphasized long-term benefits for Karachi. He then outlined a pipeline of upcoming projects. These include a new flyover at Azimpura to be completed within 100 days, the near-completion of Shahrah-e-Bhutto from Qayyumabad to Kathore, and progress on the Murghi Khana Bridge.
Rs 300 Billion Development Plan for Karachi
Looking ahead, the chief minister declared that the provincial government is making plans to include Rs 300 billion worth of development projects for Karachi in the upcoming budget. He also confirmed approval of Rs 8 to Rs 13 billion for KMC schemes to increase civic improvements citywide.
Together, the Bhains Colony Flyover and the announced initiatives underline a major Karachi infrastructure push aimed at improving
- Mobility
- Safety
- Economic growth across the metropolis