KARACHI: Citizens of Karachi can park their vehicles on 46 roads under the administrative control of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation completely free of charge from Tuesday (today).

The decision to abolish the parking fee was taken by Mayor Murtaza Wahab in February and a formal notification in this regard is expected soon.

An official confirmed that parking charges have been officially scrapped from 46 of the city’s 106 major roads, which fall under the jurisdiction of KMC. The remaining roads are either managed by other local bodies or are under review for potential inclusion in the policy.

“KMC no longer needs Rs40-50 million in the head of annual parking fees. We are now standing on our own feet financially,” he said, adding that the KMC’s fiscal condition has significantly improved, with reserves fully stabilised, enabling such bold public welfare measures

While the six cantonment boards in the metropolis continue to charge parking fees in their respective jurisdiction, the mayor issued a stern warning against any individuals or groups who might continue to collect fees unlawfully on the roads under KMC control.

Published in Dawn, july 1st, 2025