The matter of construction of flyover and underpass in Clifton should be settled by arbitration amongst the concerned parties and matter should not be prolonged on stay orders. This was suggested by Khurram Sayeed, Acting President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of commerce (FPCCI).
He further stated that FPCCI had its headquarters in Federation House, Clifton and recently, the Secretariat of ECO Chamber of Commerce had also shifted to FPCCI from Iran. Besides many foreign delegations, businessmen, diplomats including ambassadors, commercial counsellors and other high profile dignitaries visit Federation House on daily basis and were greatly inconvenienced due to the dug up roads and dusty surroundings because of the incomplete construction.
"This situation is creating great embarrassment for the business community in general and for office-bearers and management of FPCCI in particular," he added. He said the matter was also discussed with the Chief Minister Sindh during a meeting in Federation House and requested him to resolve that issue without any further delay. The Acting President of FPCCI has once again appealed to the Sindh CM to resolve the issue arbitrarily in the best interest of the residents of Karachi; particularly people living near the construction site. He warned the concerned authorities that if the matter was not settled; then the surrounding buildings and neighbourhoods were in grave danger of suffering damage during rainy season.-PR