KARACHI: Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad said that after formation of Sindh government, steps will be taken to pay dues of KMC employees and increase OZT funds.
As chief guest at opening ceremony of five-day certificate course on local government system held at Department of City Institute of Image Management at KMC head office he said sources of revenue and recovery in KMC will be improved. We respect mandate of all parties in City Council and invite them to join us for betterment and development of city, he said.
Deputy Parliamentary Leader in city council for Pakistan Peoples’ Party Dil Muhammad, former City Councilor Shamim Mumtaz Wasi, former Director Council, KMC Muhammad Zakir and other officers were also present.
Salman Abdullah Murad said that process of formation of various committees of KMC Council will also start soon and efforts are being made to improve efficiency of various departments of KMC to serve people as much as possible. He thanked citizens who exercised their right to vote in recent general elections.
Deputy Mayor expressed hope that all  parties, irrespective of their area, will move forward for betterment and wider interest of Karachi and we will all improve our city together.
Earlier on first day Shamim Mumtaz Wasi, former city councilor on subject of council ethics and parliamentary speech gave her lecture while former Director of Council Muhammad Zakir gave lecture to participants and informed them about rules and regulations regarding Council meetings.
On first day, about 30 city council members participated in course, regarding local government system, this course will continue until March 8, during which various experts will give lectures and practical exercises to city council members regarding local government system.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 05 2024

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