Karachi court asks if Burnes Road’s pedestrianisation was planned
Residents want barriers removed from the food street SAMAA | Yasal Munim - Posted: Mar 9, 2021 | Last Updated: 4 weeks ago SAMAA | Yasal Munim Posted: Mar 9, 2021 | Last Updated: 4 weeks ago
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One of Karachiâs oldest and best known neighbourhoods, Burnes Road, is fighting the Sindh government in court over its deputy commissionerâs decision to turn the area into a blocked-off pedestrian food street.
On Tuesday, the Sindh High Court heard their petition against the decision to block the road from 7pm to 2am so that it becomes a âfood streetâ. The court asked the Traffic DIG to submit a traffic plan by March 25. It asked about the number of roads, streets, and lanes that have been blocked, and options available to residents.
Foodies enticed back by vehicle-free Burnes Road in Karachi
Many are also having their after-meal desserts such as gulab jamun, rabri, and ice cream
Citizens throng to food street on Burnes Road delighted with the renovations and pedestranisation. PHOTOS: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS
KARACHI:
Scores of families have gathered at Burnes Road, a century-old food hub in Karachi, to grab a taste of traditional Pakistani cuisine.
While some are waiting for their sajji, chicken or lamb marinated in simple spices, attached to skewers and roasted over coals, others are hunched on plastic chairs outside restaurants enjoying items such as biryani (rice and meat), nihari (meat stew) and kebabs.
Pedestrianised Burns Road in Karachi brings back foodies
Vehicles banned from entry in evenings at iconic food street since Jan 10
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KARACHI:
Scores of families have gathered at Burns Road, a century-old food hub in Karachi, to grab a taste of traditional Pakistani cuisine.
While some are waiting for their sajji, chicken or lamb marinated in simple spices, attached to skewers and roasted over coals, others are hunched on plastic chairs outside restaurants enjoying items such as biryani (rice and meat), nihari (meat stew) and kebabs.
Many are also having their after-meal desserts such as gulab jamun (sweet balls), rabri (milk-based sweet), and ice cream.