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Karachi's Nehr-i-Khayyam rehabilitation to improve Clifton environment, says minister

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Local Government Minister Nasir Shah visited Nehr-i-Khayyam in Clifton to address concerns about a rehabilitation project aimed at improving drainage and reducing foul odours. The minister stated that the two-month project would cover the drain, divert sewage water, and include a clean-water canal and tree plantation for beautification. During the same day, Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah chaired a meeting reviewing the project, confirming it focuses on historical and environmental preservation without commercial activities.

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Local Government Minister Nasir Shah addressed concerns of Clifton residents regarding the Nehr-i-Khayyam Rehabilitation Project in Karachi on October 20, 2026. The minister stated that the project aims to improve the drainage system and overall environment by reducing foul odors and minimizing health risks related to sanitation problems. He clarified that the Sindh Local Government Department is responsible for covering the drain and diverting sewage water as part of a beautification plan that includes developing a clean-water canal, introducing greenery, and planting trees along its surroundings. The project is set to be completed within two months.

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🔮 During a visit to the site, he said that the Nehr-i-Khayyam Rehabilitation Project would help reduce foul odour, minimise health risks and improve the overall environment of the area.

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Topics

Clifton KARACHI Local Government the Nehr-i-Khayyam Rehabilitation Project the Sindh Local Government Department

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Asif Hyder Shah PERSON · 1× Clifton GPE · 1× Dawn ORG · 1× KARACHI GPE · 1× Local Government ORG · 1× Nasir Shah PERSON · 1× Sindh GPE · 1× The Local Government Department ORG · 1× the Nehr-i-Khayyam Rehabilitation Project ORG · 1× the Sindh Local Government Department ORG · 1×

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In a bid to allay concerns of residents about covering Nehr-i-Khayyam with concrete, Local Government Minister Nasir Shah on Monday said that the project aimed at improving the drainage system and overall environment of Clifton.

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🔮 During a visit to the site, he said that the Nehr-i-Khayyam Rehabilitation Project would help reduce foul odour, minimise health risks and improve the overall environment of the area.

2026-10-20 · Dawn

Karachi's Nehr-i-Khayyam rehabilitation to improve Clifton environment, says minister · assertive framing

Claims (10 extracted, 1 hedged)

project → allay → Clifton

During a visit to the site, he said that the Nehr-i-Khayyam Rehabilitation Project would help reduce foul odour, minimise health risks and improve the overall environment of the area. asserted

Project → say → area

He said that the chief minister took notice of the residents’ complaints regarding the construction activities. asserted

minister → say → activities

He clarified that the project was being undertaken by the Sindh Local Government Department and involved covering the drain and diverting sewage water to address sanitation-related problems in the area. asserted

project → clarify → area

“A clean-water canal is also being developed as part of the beautification plan, while greenery and tree plantation will be introduced along its surroundings,” he said, according to a press release issued here. uncertain

he → develop → release

The minister categorically stated that no encroachment or unrelated construction was taking place. asserted

encroachment → state → place

He said that the project would be completed within the stipulated two-month period. asserted

project → say → period

Also on Monday, Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah presided over a meeting to review the Nehr-i-Khayyam project. asserted

Shah → preside → project

The Local Government Department informed the meeting that the project focused on preserving its historical and environmental significance and helping reduce urban flooding. asserted

project → inform → flooding

The department also clarified that no commercial activities were envisaged under the project. asserted

activities → clarify → project