Karachi's Historic Empress Market Restored and Reopened after Two Years of Renovation

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City Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab officially reopened the meat-selling section of the historic Empress Market on Sunday, marking the completion of its restoration and renovation. This achievement follows the reopening of another historic building, Denso Hall, last month. The mayor revealed that six more colonial-era structures are undergoing similar restoration and will be opened to the public soon. The renovation of Empress Market's vacant section will be followed by its beautification and further restoration, with the iconic clock being repaired as well. The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has set up 29 stalls in the market, benefiting the meat trade, and has also arranged a parking facility to accommodate 400 cars and 150 motorcycles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Empress Market's meat-selling section has been restored and reopened after two years of renovation, marking the completion of the project.
  • The renovation included setting up a total of 29 stalls for meat sellers and arranging a parking facility that can accommodate 400 cars and 150 motorcycles.
  • City Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced that six more historic and colonial-era structures in Karachi are undergoing similar restoration work and will be opened to the public soon.
  • The refurbished buildings will include Frere Hall, Khaliq Dina Hall, Denso Hall, Hasan Ali Hoti Market, and six other KMC markets, which will be renovated and reopened this year.
  • In addition to the restoration work, the Sindh government has banned the use of plastic bags, with the ban coming into effect from June 16.

Statistics:

  • 29 stalls have been set up for meat sellers in the Empress Market.
  • The parking facility can accommodate 400 cars and 150 motorcycles.
  • The restoration of six more historic and colonial-era structures is currently underway.
  • The total number of renovated buildings, including Frere Hall, Khaliq Dina Hall, and Denso Hall, is three.
  • The number of KMC markets being renovated and reopened this year is six.
  • The Sindh government has banned the use of plastic bags, effective from June 16.

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