KARACHI, Aug 13: Work on a number of new projects, including Malir river bridge, was underway expeditiously under Khushaal Pakistan Programme funded by the federal government.About 35 per cent work of the bridge on Malir River has been completed so far. The project would cost Rs1,207 million and so far Rs400 million have been spent on it, said a city government press release.

If the release of federal government funds continued without any obstacle, the project would be completed by May 2007. The bridge as per design is 5km-long with 1.2km as the main section of bridge.

After completion, the bridge would facilitate the residents of Landhi, Shah Faisal and other areas as they would be able to reach Sharea Faisal within 10 minutes, besides it would immensely facilitate the smooth flow of traffic as it would join the Korangi Industrial Area directly to the city.—PPI