KARACHI: Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar ordered renovation of Chaukhandi tombs better known as ‘Chaukhandi graveyard’ and directed Culture Department to make it great tourist place.

Presiding over meeting regarding renovation of Chaukhandi cemetery, he said that place should be renovated in manner that that people can organise events in open space as well as in auditorium. Interim Minister Dr. Junaid Shah, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Secretary Forests, Secretary Culture and others were present in meeting.

“I want Chaukhandi graveyard to be great destination for tourists,” Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar said while directing concerned officials. He passed directives for construction of visitor’s gallery and asked Karachi Metropolitan Corporation establish park at Chaukhandi cemetery.

It was also decided in meeting that 50,000 trees will be planted for renovation works. Out of total 50,000 trees, 5,000 neem trees, 3,000 Gulmohar and other trees will be planted. Forest Department will use modern technology in plantation. Watering and maintenance of trees will be responsibility of Department of Culture.

Caretaker CM was briefed that oil tankers have been removed from in front of Chaukhandi cemetery and police has also set up post at cemetery as it is law enforcers’ responsibility to prevent encroachment. Chaukhandi graveyard is situated 29 kilometer from East Karachi known for its elaborate sandstone carvings.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 10 2024

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