Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab said on Monday that the salaries and pensions of employees belonging to the Christian community working in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation had been paid in advance so that they could celebrate their religious festival, Christmas, with full enthusiasm.
According to a KMC statement, Mr Wahab shared these remarks during a meeting with the minority members of the Karachi City Council. He said that he would join the Christian community in its Christmas celebrations.
The mayor will visit key Christian worship places in Karachi such as the Holy Trinity Church, St Anthony’s Church, and St.Patrick’s Church to participate in the celebrations with the Cardinal and Bishops, according to the statement.
He also stated that proper sanitation and other municipal services would be provided around those places of worship. Wahab emphasized that all citizens of Karachi are equal, and it is an honor for them to share in their happiness. The mayor said: “Christmas is a festival of joy, celebrated with respect and devotion in Karachi just as it is worldwide.”
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation also organizes events on this occasion and cuts a Christmas cake. This year, they will participate in the Christian community’s celebrations as well.