Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has granted in-principle approval to a proposed Special Security Unit headquarters and Security Training Academy at Chowkandi, Karachi, with an estimated cost of Rs9.497 billion. The project is not yet at final approval or construction stage: the chief minister directed the Planning & Development and Home departments to review the master plan and submit recommendations so the proposal can be placed before the relevant approval forums. Associated Press of Pakistan
The proposed complex will cover around 29.43 acres and is designed to bring SSU command, training, accommodation and support facilities into one campus. Officials said it would cater to more than 3,000 male and 300 female personnel and include firing ranges, tactical and simulation facilities, K-9 training areas, classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities, accommodation and security infrastructure. Associated Press of Pakistan
According to the official briefing, Phase-I is estimated at Rs4.483 billion and is proposed for implementation over the next two financial years. The Home Department has proposed an initial Rs500 million reappropriation to begin priority works. Murad Ali Shah directed the Finance and P&D departments to complete technical and financial scrutiny on priority, with the aim of starting Phase-I during the current financial year once procedural requirements are completed.
