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Karachi Mayor Accuses Jamaat-e-Islami of Hypocrisy Over Park Commercialization Policy

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Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, addressing a press conference, strongly criticized Jamaat-e-Islami for what he described as hypocrisy and double standards regarding the city's park commercialization policy. He pointed out the contradiction of Jamaat-e-Islami's actions in the past, specifically in 2003, where they commercialized roads, yet now they are opposing the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's (KMC) efforts to enhance recreational activities in parks. Wahab defended KMC's initiatives, highlighting his commitment to exposing "duplicity, lies, and double-dealing." He also addressed concerns about the Hub Canal and Shahrah-e-Bhutto, stating that a minor section of the canal was swiftly repaired after recent rains and dismissing claims about the structural integrity and safety of Shahrah-e-Bhutto. The mayor questioned Jamaat-e-Islami's claims of insufficient resources, accusing them of prioritizing fund collection over development work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab accused Jamaat-e-Islami of hypocrisy and double standards regarding the city's park commercialization policy.
  • Jamaat-e-Islami was criticized for their past actions of commercializing roads in 2003, which is in contrast to their current opposition to KMC's park commercialization policy.
  • Wahab defended KMC's efforts to enhance recreational activities in parks, stating that it received approval from the City Council.
  • He refuted negative propaganda surrounding the Hub Canal and Shahrah-e-Bhutto, stating that a minor section of the canal was swiftly repaired after recent rains.
  • The mayor questioned Jamaat-e-Islami's claims of insufficient resources, accusing them of prioritizing fund collection over development work.
  • He highlighted instances of town chairmen handing over park management to third parties while KMC maintains free park access.
  • Abdul Wahab urged Jamaat-e-Islami to operate within their jurisdiction and allow him to do the same for the benefit of the city.
  • The mayor commended town chairmen present during the recent rains and emphasized the importance of public representation.
  • He defended the KMC's tax revisions approved by the council, highlighting improvements to the tax collection system.
  • Finally, he outlined completed and ongoing sewage and rainwater drainage repair projects in various areas.

Statistics:

  • The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) receives funding for urban development.
  • Jamaat-e-Islami received billions in funding.
  • KMC maintains free park access to the public.
  • A minor section of the Hub Canal was swiftly repaired after recent rains.
  • Shahrah-e-Bhutto has daily usage by thousands of vehicles.

Sources:

  • (PPI-PR)

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