KARACHI: Administrator Murtaza Wahab said that entire nation is celebrating Independence Day of Pakistan in a grand manner.

“We got Pakistan after many sacrifices, our future depends on this country and we have to take it on path of development. Muslims made a great struggle under leadership of founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and now we have to make it a strong welfare state economically and social,” he expressed these views while talking to media after laying wreaths at mausoleum of founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on behalf of Karachiites. Municipal Commissioner Syed Afzal Zaidi, senior Director Culture and Sports Saif Abbas Hosni, senior Director HRM Imtiaz Abro, senior Director Media Management Ali Hassan Sajid and other officers were present.

He wrote in guest book, “We are grateful to you for giving us Pakistan. May Allah enable us to take care of beloved Pakistan and all Pakistanis living in it”. He said that we all should think for betterment of this country and added that should first think about our homeland. In response to a question, he said that that during monsoon season, there has been more rain than usual, which has severely damaged roads of Karachi. Murtaza Wahab said that construction and repair work of roads will be started as soon as rains end.

“Sindh government has allocated Rs 2.5 billion for rehabilitation and construction of roads. Our teams tried its best not to let water stand on streets,” he added.

Meanwhile, he also hoisted national flag at head office of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.

Municipal Commissioner Syed Afzal Zaidi, number of officers and staff including heads of departments of KMC were present. He directed KMC officers and employees to serve city with their hard work and dedication and try to improve image of institution.

“Our young generation will make this country their future and fulfill vision of Pakistan’s development that was seen by Quaid-e-Azam, he said,” and added that we are doing what is possible with available resources.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 15 2022

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