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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi's Khan Market set for more upgrades
New Delhi A view of the Khan Market. (HT Archive) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to initiate a series of upgrades at the Khan Market in Lutyens' Delhi, including a revamp of its middle lane, installation of a new drainage system, and refurbishment of its pavements and flooring. The civic body will spend around ₹1.5 crore and the project is likely to be completed in three months, officials said. An NDMC official said that under the first phase of the market improvement project, two public toilets have been fully renovated with modern fittings, night cleaning and scrubbing have been introduced along with the development of a solar-powered Micro Material Recovery Facility (MMRF) and RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Centre. 'We have also issued directions to traders to ensure that uniform signage is ensured in the market. In the second phase, infrastructure improvement would be carried out, especially in the middle lane, which is the heart of the market comprising all the eateries,' an official said, requesting anonymity. The contractor for the project is likely to be finalised by August 27. Officials said that the project will include taking out existing interlocking paver blocks from the footpath, central verge and market floor. 'The existing RCC covers from drains will also be redone and new drainage lines will be added with more durable high density plastic pipelines. Leather-finish granite stone will be used to provide finishing touches,' the official said. Among the most expensive rental spaces in the country and home to popular eateries, bookstores and shopping outlets, the Khan Market was established in 1951. The double-storey market complex comprises 156 shops and 74 flats on the first floor for shopkeepers. The market is named in honour of Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan, a Pashtun political leader. 'All shops will display boards following a uniform size and design to enhance the market's visual appeal,' the official said. On July 26, HT reported that NDMC issued orders regarding the standardisation of signage and facade at the market. In an order issued by the chief architect of the NDMC on July 15, traders were directed to modify existing signage in two months, following which the NDMC will remove non-compliant signage. Officials said that the plan also included the introduction of precast RCC ducts to accommodate essential services, such as electric cables, water pipelines, and gas pipelines. Sanjiv Mehra, who heads the Khan Market Traders Association, said that the middle lane is the lifeline. 'We have suggested they use precast pipes and equipment so that minimum disturbance is caused. We have been assured that the work will be carried out at night, from midnight to 8am.
Business Recorder
29-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
CS asks food dept to conduct survey of wheat stocks
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah has directed the Food Department to immediately conduct a comprehensive and transparent survey of wheat stocks, crop coverage, and consumption across the province. Presiding over a meeting on Sindh's wheat policy, he emphasised the importance of having accurate and up-to-date data to ensure better planning and management of food supplies. To enhance crop monitoring and reporting, the Chief Secretary also instructed the Agriculture Department to acquire satellite imagery services. This move aims to enable scientific and timely crop assessments, thereby improving agricultural planning and food security. Regarding the upcoming wheat cultivation season, Chief Secretary stressed the need to expedite the government's initiative to provide certified wheat seeds, fertilizers (especially urea), and modern agricultural machinery to farmers. He stated that the Government of Sindh will provide certified seeds, urea, and agricultural machinery to farmers on a priority basis. He added that the Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah had also announced in his budget speech that certified seeds, fertilizers, and machinery will be immediately provided to farmers to ensure better yield in the next wheat season. He also emphasized that the Agriculture Department must formulate a pricing mechanism that encourages farmers to grow wheat by ensuring profitability and market stability. 'The goal of the government's agricultural policy is to enhance wheat production and ensure food security for the people of Sindh.' The meeting was attended by Special Assistant to Chief Minister for Food Abdul Jabbar Khan, Secretary Agriculture Muhammad Zaman Narejo, Secretary Food, and senior officials from the Food and Agriculture departments. During the briefing, Special Assistant to Chief Minister for Food Abdul Jabbar Khan informed that the Sindh Food Department currently holds 1.392 million metric tons (MMT) of wheat, while private stakeholders—including around 250 flour mill owners, 3,150 chakkis, and private traders—possess approximately 2.200 MMT of additional wheat stocks. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
02-03-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Illegal weekly markets spread chaos
One clever tactic to attract consumers towards purchasing anything illegal is to either put it on sale or to attach the label 'savings' on it. Therefore, perhaps it is no surprise that illegal savings markets remain popular among locals in the city. However, despite their claims of being budget-friendly, these markets offer little more than the convenience of shopping under one roof. For buyers, there is no difference between the general market rates and the weekly market rates since most of the shopkeepers sell items at prices higher than the official rates. Sher Muhammad, a resident of Gulshan-e-Iqbal said that shopkeepers sell items at high prices, but he still goes to the nearby weekly bazaar to shop because he gets everything including vegetables and fruits, all at one place. Similarly, Abdul Jabbar Khan, a resident of Gulshan-e-Hadeed, confirmed that the weekly market nearby sold items at higher prices than the official rates, but he was forced to buy them out of convenience. Reportedly, there are a total of 361 bazaars set up in the city, out of which 216 are illegal. According to data obtained from the Sindh Bureau of Supply and Prices, 27 of the legally established weekly markets in Karachi are set up in District Central, while 19 are held in District East, 6 in Kemari, 26 in District Korangi, 19 in Malir and 24 weekly markets are held in District West. The largest number of legally established markets, 25 are held on Saturdays. Among the legally established markets in the city, the number of Category A markets is 10, Category B markets is 43 and Category C markets is 88. District Central Price Inspector Kashif Hadi told The Express Tribune that Category A markets were among the major markets in the city, while Category B and C were smaller markets. Meanwhile, the price inspectors of the Bureau of Supply claimed that they checked the price lists in the relevant markets and took action whenever they received complaints. Price Sub-Inspector Raza Haider, who was supervising the market near Aladin Park on Wednesday, assured that whenever he received a complaint regarding items being sold at higher prices at a stall, he first issued a warning to the shopkeeper, while upon the second complaint, he banned the shop. Rafiq Kandharo, in-charge of the Friday Bazaar in Gulshan-e-Hadeed, revealed that he regularly ensured that the items are not sold at prices higher than the official prices in the weekly bazaar. Apart from their unregulated prices, these bazaars are also a cause of obstruction in the flow of traffic. Former DI Traffic Karachi Ahmed Nawaz Cheema informed that bazaars held across 14 places in the city were found to be instigating traffic jams. 'Of the 14 weekly markets that were identified, five are held in District Central, including the Sunday market on the side of Nipa to Samama in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, the Sunday car market at Baghdadi Ground in New Karachi, the Sunday bird market from Al-Azam Square to Prince Sweets in Liaquatabad, the market near Disco Mor in Khawaja Ajmer Nagri and the Sunday market on the service road of Ship Owners College in North Nazimabad among others. According to the survey, weekly markets held at six places in the Korangi district also cause traffic jams. These include three markets in Awami Colony, a Tuesday market near Baitul Hamza in Landhi, two markets in Shah Faisal Colony on Monday and Sunday, and a market on Azeem Pura Road on Tuesday and Friday. Same is the case with weekly markets held at three places in Malir district including those at Hijri Road and Yousaf Ludhianvi Road in the Gulzar Hijri area.
