In a major relief for daily commuters and shoppers, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced that parking on 32 main roads across the city will now be completely free. The decision, which comes into effect immediately, was made following directions from Sindh Chief Minister and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab to ease the burden on citizens who rely on roadside parking for their routine activities.
According to the KMC, these designated free parking zones are spread across the city’s key commercial areas, covering districts East, Central, South, Korangi/Malir, and West/Keamari. The move is aimed at eliminating illegal parking fee collection and providing relief to Karachi’s residents amid rising living costs.
Why Free Parking Matters?
For years, Karachiites have complained about unauthorized parking mafias and hefty parking charges on public roads. By removing these fees, the city administration hopes to improve public convenience and make daily commutes and shopping trips more affordable and hassle-free.
Mayor Murtaza Wahab emphasized that strict action will be taken against anyone found charging parking fees in these notified areas. Citizens are also encouraged to report violations to the KMC.
Complete List of Free Parking Zones in Karachi
Below is the full list of sites where parking is now officially free:
District East:
- Fariya Mobile, Raza Mobile – Rashid Minhas Road (Al-Ghafoor Mobile to Firdous Shopping Mall)
- KDA Market – Allama Shabbir Ahmed Usmani Road (Gulshan Flyover to Disco Bakery)
- Chase Value Centre – Opposite Alladin, Rashid Minhas Road (Service Road)
- Mashriq Centre to Kareem Plaza – Sir Shah Suleman Road
- N.I.B.D Hospital to United King Bakery – Sir Shah Suleman Road
- Service Road Shahra-e-Faisal (Karsaz Flyover to Shahra-e-Quaideen Flyover)
- Al-Khaleej Tower, Kababjee – Shaheed-e-Millat Road (Service Road)
- Hardees to Chase-Up – Jail Chowrangi, Shaheed-e-Millat Road
- Civic Centre – University Road & Sir Shah Suleman Road
- Imtiaz Store – Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Rashid Minhas Road (Service Road)
- Gulshan View Mobile Market – Abul Hassan Isphani Road
- Home Plus to Maskan Roundabout – Shabbir Ahmed Usmani Road
- Rufi Shopping Mall – Main University Road
- Chase Plus Safoora – Main University Road
- Usmania Hospital – Jail Road
District Central:
16. Sareena Mobile Market & Haroon Shopping Mall
17. Liaquatabad Super Market to Liaquatabad No.10 – S.M. Toufeeq Road
18. Chase Super Store – Shahra-e-Pakistan, FB Area
19. Centrum Shopping Mall – Rashid Minhas Road
20. Kifaya Omega Mall – North Karachi
District South:
21. Jillani Centre Mobile Market – MA Jinnah Road
22. Naz Plaza to Amma Tower – MA Jinnah Road
23. MA Jinnah Road (Kousar Medico to Civil Signal, Lighthouse Signal to Sarai Road)
District Korangi/Malir:
24. Raza Mobile Market to NADRA Office – National Highway Service Road, Malir
25. Aman Tower – Main Korangi Road Crossing
26. Jhangir Petrol Pump – Quaidabad (Wakeel Shopping Centre, Rafiq Mobile Market)
27. Mobile Market – Korangi No.4 Main Road
28. Model Park – Korangi No.3½
29. Cut Price Shop to Sindh Govt Hospital – Main Korangi Road
30. Chase Value – Shaan Chowrangi, Korangi Mehran Highway
District West/Keamari:
31. KPT Gate No.1 – Near Shell Petrol Pump, MA Jinnah Road
32. Sharjah Shopping Mall to Kohinoor Marriage Hall – Hub River Road
What’s Next?
The KMC has promised continued monitoring to prevent illegal parking charges. Citizens can expect better traffic flow and fewer arguments with unauthorized parking attendants.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to make Karachi’s urban experience more citizen-friendly and organized.
