Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umar Thursday vowed to complete Karachi Package projects expeditiously, which are aimed at addressing civic and mobility issues being faced by the citizens.

The minister expressed theses views in a meeting with Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui who along with Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) delegation called on him at the Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives.

The minister appraised the delegation that Prime Minister Imran Khan is keen on completion of K-IV water supply project at the earliest to ensure smooth water supply to the city.

The minister told the delegation that he is in contact with the government of Sindh and taking regular updates on the K-IV project. The minister also discussed the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project and assured that all the outstanding issues will be addressed in this regard. Other projects discussed during the meeting included Northern Bypass and Railway Freight Corridor project.

He said the federal government is fast releasing its share of funds and taking all measures needed to expedite the same. He stated that the incumbent government is committed to development of Karachi and Hyderabad and all possible measures will be taken for achieving this objective.

He also discussed the Hyderabad development issues, especially higher education opportunities in the city. The MQM delegation thanked the minister for taking keen interest in expeditious completion of the development projects in Karachi and Hyderabad.