In a significant move to address a long-standing educational deficit in Baldia Town, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has allocated a sizable plot of previously abandoned land to The Citizens Foundation (TCF) for the construction of a new school.
According to KMC information today, the 3,125-square-yard plot was formally transferred as part of a municipal initiative to enhance local infrastructure and convert neglected public spaces into valuable community assets. This project aims to provide affordable, high-quality schooling to children in an underserved area.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalized at a handover ceremony at the KMC Head Office, attended by Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab and TCF Chairman Mushtaq Chhapra. Key municipal officials, including Municipal Commissioner S.M. Afzal Zaidi (PAS), Financial Advisor Gulzar Abro, and Director Land Adnan Zaidi, were also in attendance.
Speaking at the event, Mayor Wahab emphasized the administration”s dedication to utilizing municipal land for public benefit. “We are committed to the responsible use of Karachi’s resources. Transforming abandoned spaces into centers of learning is an investment in the future of our children and our city,” he stated.
Expressing his gratitude for the trust and partnership, TCF Chairman Mushtaq Chhapra affirmed that the new institution will contribute substantially to the educational uplift of the community. He reiterated TCF”s dedication to providing quality instruction in underprivileged localities across Pakistan.
The ceremony concluded with both parties voicing optimism that the project would set a positive precedent for future collaborations aimed at community development. The KMC reaffirmed its broader commitment to improving infrastructure and making the city more inclusive.