Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that the Peoples Party is clearly progressing towards resolving the city’s issues. In the elections, our manifesto was clear – serving the people. Old City Area of Karachi was being revitalized with a budget of Rs 40 million. Every worker of the Peoples Party will be dedicated to solving the citizens problems.
He mentioned this while talking to media representatives after lying the foundation stone for the construction work of CC flooring and roads in Fish Market and surrounding areas along with Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad. President of PPP district South Khalil Hout, Mayor Karachis representative for political affairs KaramullahWaqasi, and other elected representatives of South District and local leaders were also present on this occasion. MurtazaWahab stated that BilquisEdhi Park was constructed in the same area and many streets were paved a year ago, which provided convenience to the residents. Efforts will be made to complete the ongoing projects here as soon as possible, he said.
The development and progress of Karachi was the vision of the Peoples Party, and we will undertake further development projects to enhance municipal services and make them more sustainable in every area of Karachi, he said. In response to a question, Mayor Karachi mentioned that when he came into office, he conducted an operation against the water mafia and disconnected illegal connections. Water supply scheme from Hub Dam has been prepared and changes in the work on Hub Canal will be visible in the next year.
Projects worth two billion rupees are also starting soon in Malir district, he said.Moreover, Mayor Karachi Barrister MurtazaWahab has said that hosting the 29th International Mushaira was a good omen for the city which will promote the academic and literary interest of the citizens and promote constructive and positive thinking, cultural and literary activities have been the tradition of this city.
He said this on participating in the 29th International Mushaira held at the Expo Centre Karachi, said a statement on Monday. He said that the citizens of Karachi have always shown their full support and encouragement, as a nation, we must maintain our vibrant traditions so that future generations can also benefit from them. Through international exhibitions and literary events, Karachi continues to prove itself as a rich land of cultural and literary credibility, he said. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi, eminent poet IftikharArif, Professor Sahar Ansari, Dr. PirzadaQasim, Anwar Shaoor, Mahmood Sham, KhursheedRizvi, Senator Abdul Haseeb, Chief Organizer of the program Mahmood Ahmed Khan, Coordinator Mayor Karachi for International Mushaira Ali Hassan Sajid and a large number of poets who participated in the mushaira were also present on this occasion.
The Mayor said that the participation of a large number of people from all walks of life in the International Mushaira was a proof that the people of Karachi fully appreciate the quality literary activities and consider it an honour for them. He expressed hope that organizing Aalmimushaira in Karachi will continue in the future as well and efforts will be made to ensure the participation of more foreign poets, including local poets and guests from other cities of Pakistan.
