Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab today launched a sharp critique against the Jamaat-e-Islami, accusing its representatives of engaging in disruptive protests rather than constructive politics during a City Council session on Monday. He asserted that his administration would prioritize the city’s progress over political theatrics involving “placards and banners.”
Commenting on the proceedings, the mayor stated that the council meeting was deliberately kept brief due to a tragic incident that had occurred the previous day. He explained that the initial intention was to discuss the incident, as the legislative council has always aimed to resolve issues.
Wahab alleged that members of Jamaat-e-Islami do not believe in a constructive approach and instead “engage only in criticism.” He claimed that the opposition party”s councilors began chanting slogans before the session formally commenced. “They had arrived with placards and banners beforehand,” he remarked.
The mayor further contended that these allegations are often made without consideration for which administrative authority, such as a town or Union Council, holds responsibility for the matter in question.
Calling for a change in political conduct, Wahab emphasized that “double standards and hypocrisy cannot continue.” He urged all parties to participate in a constructive dialogue, concluding, “We all need to work sincerely and collectively for the betterment of Karachi.”