KARACHI, May 5: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has directed the city government authorities to complete the recreational projects of Bagh Ibn-i-Qasim and Kothari Parade by the end of next month and open them for public.

He was presiding over a meeting at Governor’s House on Friday in which progress made in respect of various ongoing development schemes was reviewed. The meeting was attended by City Nazim Mustafa Kamal, Principal Secretary Mohammed Saleem Khan, DCO Fazlur Rehman and other officials.

The meeting was informed that at present work is under way on various development projects costing Rs 11.5 billion. The governor called for completing all the projects within the stipulated timeframe and had an appraisal about ongoing construction of roads and underpasses.

He directed that provision of facilities be made to people at the earliest and alternative routes be built during the course of construction work.

He also stressed on paying full attention to water supply and sewerage programmes.

The governor directed that work on Abdullah Shah Ghazi’s shrine be completed within 15 days along with provision of all possible facilities to devotees, besides effective maintenance and cleanliness at Beach Park and accelerated work on its Second Phase. He was informed that Bagh Ibn-i-Qasim and adjoining projects will cost about Rs 480 million.

The meeting was told that the temple adjacent to the Bagh is also being renovated while Funland and Fish Aquarium are being beautified and upgraded on modern lines.

It was stated that besides green patches, flowery shrubs, trees and lightings, arrangements are also being made for 14 canopies and walkways in the Bagh while special care is being taken of items of children's interest.

Dr Ibad said after completion of these projects, effective arrangement be made for their maintenance .—APP