Karachi, December 15, 2020 (PPI-OT): Newly appointed Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Monday took charge of his office, replacing Iftikhar Ali Shallwani who had also served as Commissioner Karachi. Laeeq Ahmed is a BS-20 officer and was previously posted as Secretary Excise Taxation and Narcotics. He took charge as the Administrator as he previously served on the post in 2016. After taking charge as Administrator, Laeeq Ahmed met with officers of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s different departments. Metropolitan Commissioner KMC Azal Zaidi were also present on the occasion. Ahmed said that currently we have to cope with several issues and challenges. He asked the officials to concentrate on the works so that the people understand that their issues are being resolved.
The departmental heads should perform their responsibilities. “The people want resolution of their issues and rightly so. Besides concerned works, the officers would be tasked with special assignments. I will be available 24-hour for betterment of the city,” he added. Ahmed directed his sub-ordinates to make dilapidated roads motorable and stop cutting of trees. He also passed directives to Parks and Horticulture department for plantation. He said that department is not out of resources, asking the officials to work with courage.
The Administrator said that those officials who show lethargic attitude would be removed from their position. “The officers who work at grassroot level are aware of the local issues’ he said. Ahmed added that the officials should give recommendations for betterment of the city. He said that the local administration is responsible to provide civic facilities to the people. He said that issues would surely be resolved if works are carried out with good intention. The Administrator said that they would take measures for betterment of the city after going through the issues.
For more information, contact:
Administrator Secretariat
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC)
City District Government Complex, 1st Floor, Civic Centre,
Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-99232400-01
Fax: +92-21-99232406
Email: administrator@karachicity.gov.pk