Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab said on Thursday that the positive impact of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s local government initiatives for the city’s development and public welfare had begun to emerge.
He made these remarks while speaking to media representatives on Thursday during the inauguration of a modern Community Center in Baldia Town. Member of the Sindh Assembly Asif Musa, Baldia Town Chairman Kareem Askani, elected local government representatives, concerned officials, party workers, and a large number of local dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
The mayor said that providing citizens with essential civic and social amenities remained the top priority of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), adding that public welfare projects were being completed in various parts of the city to improve the quality of life of its residents.
Following the inauguration, the mayor inspected various sections of the Community Center and reviewed the facilities being provided. Addressing the gathering, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that, in the past, citizens had not had adequate facilities for holding social events, educational programmes, and other community activities. However, he added that the present local government was addressing this shortcoming by establishing modern Community Centers in various towns and union councils.
The mayor said that expanding social facilities was an important part of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s vision. He emphasized that such public facilities were essential for building a healthy, civilized, and cohesive society where people could actively participate in social, cultural, and community activities. He assured the audience that more projects of this nature would soon be launched in different parts of the city. On the occasion, the Mayor directed the Director General, Technical Services, KMC, to prepare a comprehensive plan, along with practical proposals, for the establishment of additional Community Centers across the city.
He instructed that future planning should take into account population size, local requirements, and the availability of government land so that the maximum number of citizens could benefit from these facilities. He further said that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation would continue to accelerate its public service initiatives while giving special attention to social welfare alongside development projects. Mr Wahab reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to providing quality civic amenities, improving recreational and social infrastructure, and utilizing all available resources to ensure the sustainable resolution of public issues.
Later, mayor met with local residents and elected representatives to discuss area-specific issues, development needs, and future projects. He directed the relevant officials to ensure the prompt resolution of public complaints and the timely completion of ongoing development schemes so that citizens could continue to receive improved municipal services.