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Baqar orders beautification of Sharea Faisal

By Our Correspondent
December 14, 2023

Karachi: Presiding over a follow-up meeting on the beautification of Sharea Faisal and the historical Chaukundi Graveyard, Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar on Wednesday ordered face-lifting of all three buildings of the Falaknaz Apartments located opposite the airport within the next six days.

It was also decided in the meeting to seek help from architects for the development of a beautification plan of Sharea Faisal right from the airport to the Regent Plaza.

Caretaker Sindh CM Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar presides over a follow-up meeting for the beautification of Shahrah-e-Faisal and the development of the Chaukundi Graveyard at CM House on December 13, 2023. — X/@SindhCMHouse
Caretaker Sindh CM Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar presides over a follow-up meeting for the beautification of Shahrah-e-Faisal and the development of the Chaukundi Graveyard at CM House on December 13, 2023. — X/@SindhCMHouse

The meeting was held at the CM House and attended by Culture Minister Dr Junaid Shah, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Secretary to CM Raheem Shaikh, Culture Secretary Khalid Chachar, Karachi Commissioner Saleem Rajput, Architects Ali Naqvi, Arshad Farouqi, Yawar Jilani, Adil Kerai, Hafiz Habib, Kaleemullah Lashari and others.

The interim CM said the concept of Sharea Faisal’s beautification was aimed at enhancing its visual appeal, improving advertising effectiveness, and creating a cohesive urban environment in the city. He added that the guidelines for the beautification included design standards, dynamic signage, content rotation, lighting efficiency, maintenance, and community engagement.

Justice (retd) Baqar decided that the architects would ensure signage adhered to a unified design language that complemented the urban landscape.

He said that by implementing these guidelines, the signage policy for Sharea Faisal would create an engaging and visually captivating urban environment, enhancing the overall experience for residents and visitors.