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SPL a ‘golden opportunity’ for Sindh’s young cricket talent, says Murtaza Wahab

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Murtaza Wahab

Murtaza Wahab expressed enthusiasm for Sindh Premier League. Jahanzaib Alam has acquired the Hyderabad Bahadurs. SPL is set to take place in September in Karachi. Mayor Murtaza Wahab of Karachi expressed his enthusiasm for the Sindh Premier League (SPL), emphasizing its significant potential for nurturing the province’s emerging cricket talent. Speaking at a press conference … Read more

Karachi mayor exempts journalists from parking fees

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KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced to exempt journalists from parking fees across the metropolis, Bol News reported. During his visit to the Karachi Press Club (KPC) along Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad, Barrister Murtaza Wahab said parking fees would not be charged from journalists across the city. He also said the tradition of … Read more

PPP emerged as single largest party in LG polls, says Murad

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PPP emerged
  • He said PPP requested MQM to avoid boycotting polls.
  • CM Sindh said MQM votes went to JI in LG polls.
  • He said PPP will serve Karachites as mayor.

KARACHI:  Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged the single largest party in the local bodies’ elections, therefore it has the right to have its mayor.

“Had the MQM not boycotted the [local govt] elections our opponents would not have taken such a number of seats and this they know very well.”

This he said while talking to the media just after presiding over the Convocation of NAPA at Hindu Gymkhana on Tuesday. To a question, the CM said that had there been some compulsions that’s why the Sindh government wanted to delay the election, otherwise PPP would have taken many more seats than it has taken. “We had requested MQM to avoid boycotting the election, but their party decided to do so, as a result their votes went in their (JI) share, otherwise they were not in a position even to take such a number of seats.

Mr. Shah said that in the history of the city, the PPP appointed its Administrator (Murtaza Wahab) for the first time and what he had delivered is not secret to any Karachiites. “Our party has the history of serving this city and its people and Inshallah we [PPP] would be serving them as chief ministers and mayor,” he said.

Murad Ali Shah said that he has convened a post-Geneva Conference on January 8 in which the donor agencies would be given projects for the financial support they had pledged at Geneva.

Replying to another question, he said that around 20,000 school buildings have been damaged by the heavy rains and flood.

To a question about Safe City, the CM said only installation of cameras were not enough, but we have to strengthen our police for which I have equipped them with latest equipment and gadgets apart from enhancing their salaries and other benefits.

Earlier, speaking at the Convocation Ceremony of NAPA the CM lauded the efforts of Zia Mohiuddin and his team for successfully running the Performing Art institution under the name of NAPA. “Sindh is the land of Sufis who believed in co-existence, plural society and interfaith harmony,” he added.

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PPP considering Murtaza Wahab, Najmi Alam as Mayor Karachi

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Murtaza Wahab

PPP will pick Murtaza Wahab for Mayor Karachi post Syed Najmi Alam’s name is also being considered Bilawal has expressed hope next mayor will be from PPP KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will consider the names of two loyalists for the post of Mayor of Karachi if it emerges victorious in the Local Government (LG) … Read more

PPP to hold rally to mobilize voters for LG elections today

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PPP to hold
  • Rally to commence from Bilawal House Chowrangi.
  • PPP Karachi Division President Saeed Ghani led the rally.
  • Shehla Raza, Waqar Mehdi and Murtaza Wahab will address the rally.

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Davison to organize a rally to mobilize the public for upcoming local government (LG) elections in Karachi on Sunday (today).

The PPP rally in connection with local government elections in Karachi to commence from Bilawal House Karachi at 1 pm and ended at Star Gate Airport, Shahreh e Faisal.

The PPP rally led by PPP Karachi Division President and Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani.

General Secretary PPP Sindh Waqar Mehdi, Provincial Minister Shehla Raza, Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab and other leaders  also address the rally.

Earlier, PPP organized a public gathering at Eidgah Ground Nazimabad regarding the local government elections campaign in Karachi. A large number of PPP leaders and people participated in the gathering.

It should be noted that in the meeting of the People’s Party Karachi Division, it was decided to take out a grand central election rally from Bilawal House Chowrangi to Star Gate, via Metropole Hotel Shahrah Faisal on January 8.

It was also decided in the meeting that all the chairman, vice chairman, and candidates for councillors, party workers, and party voters will participate in the rally in large numbers.

Apart from this, rallies and gatherings will be held in different USs of all districts daily.

Later, during the meeting, the party leaders were given the task of electing Jayala Mayor while directing the preparations for local body elections in Karachi-Hyderabad.

On the other hand, Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani said that local government elections will be held in Karachi and Hyderabad in any case, PPP should start the vigorous campaign of local government elections.

He said that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister, and the People’s Party want local body elections in Karachi on January 15.

 

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Malir Expressway will resolve traffic woes of city: CM Sindh 

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Malir Expressway
  • Murad Ali Shah inspected the Malir Expressway at the City School chapter.
  • He said Malir Expressway being constructed with the cost of 29 billion rupees.
  • CM said it will be the first BRT project of Pakistan to be operated without subsidy.

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday inspected under construction Malir Expressway and other ongoing development projects of Karachi city.

Murad Ali Shah inspected the Malir Expressway at the City School chapter. Talking during his visit Sindh’s chief minister said, “it is 50 kilometers long road from Qayyumabad-KPT Interchange to M-9 Kathore”.

He said that the issue of traffic jams will resolve with the construction of the Malir Expressway. “Malir Expressway being constructed with the cost of 29 billion rupees,” he added.

CM Sindh also inspected Malir Expressway at Deh Drigh and directed officials to remove encroachments from the area to increase the construction work of the road.

Murad said that the People’s Party will inaugurate Malir Expressway after six to eight months. “It will be the first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project of Pakistan to be operated without subsidy,” Sindh CM said.

The chief minister said that biogas is being used as fuel in the project. He said that the engineers have promised to complete the fly-over project by March 23.

“They were giving a deadline for completion of the Underpass, me told them to complete it soon,” Shah stated.

“Mashriq Chowk Road at Hawkes Bay has been completed, while KNIB project Kakri Ground will also compete this year,” he said.

“The work has been underway on the treatment plant under the Public Private Partnership mode,” he added.

 

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Murtaza Wahab submits resignation to CM Sindh as KMC Administrator

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KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Murtaza Wahab has sent his resignation to Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah. In his resignation, letter, Wahab thanked the Government of Sindh and the leadership of Pakistan People’s Party for giving the opportunity and entrusting him with the responsibility of the administrator of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation. “During my tenure, I tried … Read more

Murtaza Wahab destroyed Karachi, Says Khurram

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  • Khurram Sher Zaman on Monday said that Murtaza Wahab did his best to destroy the city as an administrator
  • He hoped the Sindh government would refrain from installing a political administrator in Karachi before the next election. 

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KARACHI: Parliamentary leader of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)  Sindh Assembly Khurram Sher Zaman on Monday said that Murtaza Wahab did his best to destroy the city as an administrator, BOL News reported.

 “Murtaza Wahab proved to be a failed administrator for the city. Sindh High Court’s decision is in accordance with the people’s aspirations. During the reign of Murtaza Wahab, there were heaps of dirt in the city, and rainwater was standing everywhere,” Khurram Sher Zaman said. 

Sher Zaman claimed that Murtaza’s reservation on the High Court’s decision is actually tantamount to contempt of court. People’s Party has always protected its interests in the name of the law. 

“The K-Electric was already charging heavy taxes from the consumers. Murtaza Wahab’s sincerity made citizens suffer from back pain,” he added.  

He hoped the Sindh government would refrain from installing a political administrator in Karachi before the next election. 

Earlier, Administrator Murtaza Wahab announced that he is resigning from the slot.

He was addressing a presser here when said that he has been resigning as Karachi Administrator.

The development came after the court restricted the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) from collecting taxes through K-Electric.

He maintained that the tax was for the betterment of Karachi and the citizens. Wahab maintained that he was working for the betterment of the city for the past year and KMC was about to stand on its feet.

“It would have been easier for me to ask the prime minister and the chief minister for funds, but I did not.”

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PPP’s movement forced govt to reduce oil prices: Murtaza Wahab

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KARACHI: Referring to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)’s long march, Karachi Administrator and Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said the people’s movement had forced the government to reduce oil prices. “Good news have started coming out after beginning of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s march. Petrol became cheap because of power of the … Read more

Sindh Cabinet approves Karachi Metropolitan University Bill

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Sindh govt forms committee to compensate fire-affected traders of Sadar markets

KARACHI: Sindh Cabinet on Monday has approved Karachi Metropolitan University Bill. Administrator Karachi and Spokesman Sindh Government Murtaza Wahab informed in a Tweet about the development and said that through this law, the provincial is giving Karachi Medical and Dental College the status of a public university. Wahab added that the Bill is one major … Read more

KMC didn’t utilise resources despite having abundance of them: Murtaza Wahab

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KARACHI: Karachi Administrator and Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said he was flabbergasted that despite having so much resources, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) did not utilise them. “An impression used to be given that the KMC does not have resources, but it is not true. There is no dearth of resources with … Read more

Revival of student unions to help in improving educational institutes’ environment: Murtaza Wahab

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Murtaza Wahab Sindh

KARACHI: Karachi Administrator and Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab on Saturday said revival of student unions would help in improving environment of educational institutes across the province. Murtaza Wahab said this in a statement while congratulating the members of Sindh Assembly and people of the province on passage of the “historical bill” from the provincial … Read more

In 10-12 days, development work to be seen in Karachi: Murtaza Wahab

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KARACHI: Karachi Administrator and Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab on Saturday said development work would be seen within 10 to 12 days in Karachi, Bol news reported. “Karachi has been divided into three zones and Rs1.5 billion have been allocated for construction and renovation of roads,” Murtaza Wahab said talking to media in Karachi. He … Read more

Murtaza Wahab claims PPP ‘new option’ for people of Karachi

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Murtaza Wahab Sindh

KARACHI: City Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said that the people of Karachi were now looking at the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) as a “new option” after evaluating its performance in the city. Read more: Karachi is changing, claims Murtaza Wahab “Those who have objections on the new Local Government system should raise the … Read more

Second Marigold Festival will be held from 7th to 9th Jan at Frere Hall, says Murtaza Wahab

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Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab has said that the second Marigold Festival will be held from 7th to 9th January at Frere Hall, in Karachi. He said this while visiting the Safari Park on Thursday. Municipal Commissioner Syed Afzal Zaidi, Senior Director Recreation Mansoor Qazi and Director Safari Park were also present on the occasion. Read … Read more

Karachi Administrator, Korean Mission Head discuss mutual interest issues

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Korean Mission Head, Kim Haksung on Wednesday called on Karachi Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab and discussed issues of mutual interest. The administrator on this occasion said that there were excellent investment opportunities for Korea in Karachi as it is the largest city and economic hub of Pakistan having head offices of local and international companies. … Read more

Sindh LG Act is not a ‘holy book’ which cannot be changed, says Murtaza Wahab

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Karachi Administrator, Sindh Government Spokesperson and Advisor to the Sindh Chief Minister on Law, Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday said that Sindh Local Government Act is not a ‘holy book’ which cannot be changed. “The mayor has been given powers and he will be in charge of ten to twelve departments. The political party that … Read more

Amid rising cases, Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab urges people to follow SOPs

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Sindh govt forms committee to compensate fire-affected traders of Sadar markets

Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab on Monday urged the Karachittes to follow the coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs) as the government does not want to be strict due to rapidly rising Covid-19 cases. He was addressing the media in Karachi on Monday after attending the meeting of the coronavirus task force chaired by Sindh Chief Minister … Read more

240 buses being purchased to address transport woes, claims Karachi Administrator Murtaza

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KARACHI-Karachi Administrator, Sindh government’s Spokesman and Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister on Law, Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday said that Sindh government was buying 240 buses to resolve the transport woes. “50 buses will arrive by January 31, a special water supply line is being laid from Hub to facilitate the residents of West district. … Read more

SC accepts Murtaza Wahab’s apology, recalls order of his removal as administrator

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KARACHI: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday first ordered removal of Administrator Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Barrister Murtaza Wahab from his office for making inappropriate remarks about the judiciary while assisting an apex court bench in a matter relating to illegal use of Gutter Baghicha (GB) land and then recalled its order after he … Read more

Sindh Cabinet includes changes ‘advised’ by governor in LG law

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Sindh Cabinet on Friday approved amendments to Sindh Local Government Act 2013 with certain changes advised by Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, announced provincial government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab. “Sindh Cabinet has today approved amendments to SLGA 2013 with certain changes advised by governor Sindh,” tweeted Wahab after the cabinet meeting. #Sindh Cabinet has today approved amendments … Read more

Hammad Azhar misstated about gas production of Sindh: Murtaza Wahab

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KARACHI: Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Law and Karachi Administrator, Murtaza Wahab on Friday said a few days ago that Federal Minister for Energy, Hammad Azhar has misstated about production of gas in Sindh. “Hammad said that Sindh produces 38 per cent gas, which is wrong,” Murtaza Wahab said while addressing media in Karachi. … Read more

Sindh Govt releases money for Umer Sharif’s treatment

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Umer

Umer Shareef is a Pakistani comedian, actor, director, producer, and television host. He was born on April 19, 1955. He started his career in 1974 at the age of 14 with stage acting. The famous artist made Pakistan famous in the world through his comedy theater. He has received numerous awards, including the Tamgha E Imtiaz.

The Sindh government has set aside funds for the treatment of Umer Sharif, who is widely considered one of Pakistan’s best comedians.

“It’s so sad to hear and see people sharing private pictures from the hospital. I would like to state and request that just for some likes and shares don’t share anything without confirmation Please!,” In a Facebook post, her wife expressed her feelings.

“Now the good news! Our beloved Omer has been performing well as per doctors and he is fit to fly through air ambulance. I, Zareen Omer would like to sincerely thank Federal government for doing the visa process as fast as possible and on the other hand would like to thank Sindh government Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Murtaza Wahab and Syed Murad Ali Shah for bearing the expense of Air Ambulance. And also to all the people who sent their best wishes and prayers just because of your prayers Omer is showing improvement. Alhumdulillah. Really thankful to all of you!”

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Murtaza Wahab As Administrator Karachi Vows To End Politics Of Discrimination

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Murtaza Wahab As Administrator Karachi Vows To End Politics Of Discrimination

Newly-appointed Karachi Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab, while vowing to end the “politics of discrimination” during his tenure, said he was planning to solve the city’s problems. Murtaza Wahab, who is also the spokesperson of the Sindh government, expressed these views while talking to the media after assuming the charge of Administrator Karachi. “I am trying … Read more

Sindh’s Vaccination Numbers Sharply Increased Over Last Few Days: Murtaza Wahab

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Murtaza Wahab Sindh

Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab on Sunday paid a visit to various COVID-19 vaccination centres in Karachi.

Murtaza Wahab also reviewed the facilities available at the COVID-19 vaccination centre in District South where he was also briefed by the medical staff.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that Sindh Govt has opened nine more COVID-19 vaccination centres in Karachi which will be operational 24 hours a day.

He further said that over 193,000 people were vaccinated across Sindh on Saturday and added that with the opening of 24-hour vaccination centres, more people will be able to get vaccinated.

In his tweet today, the Sindh spokesperson also hailed the support of the residents for their sincere support as the number of vaccination has sharply increased over the last few days in Sindh.

AJK Reports Highest Daily Rise In Covid Cases

Azad Jammu and Kashmir has again reported the highest daily rise in Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began in Pakistan last year.

Over the past 24 hours, 390 new infections have been detected in the region, taking the tally to 24,891.

This is also the third consecutive day that over 300 cases have been recorded in AJK, with 356 reported the previous day — the previous highest daily rise for AJK since the start of the pandemic.

The region has reported three coronavirus-related fatalities over the past 24 hours. The death toll from the disease now stands at 628.

Meanwhile, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan have collectively reported 450 coronavirus cases and three deaths.

  • Islamabad: 394 cases
  • AJK: 390 cases, 3 deaths
  • GB: 56 cases, 3 deaths

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KMC, SSWMB clear Karachi roads from animal waste

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KARACHI: More than 0.3 million offal and carcasses have been removed efficiently during the three days of Eidul Azha. “Thanks to KMC, locals will not have to bear the stench of the offal,” commented Faisal Sheikh lauding efforts of the authority and Sindh government for their timely action. He further said that there were no … Read more

Sindh Cabinet Approves Appointment Of Murtaza Wahab As Administrator Karachi

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Murtaza Wahab

The Sindh Cabinet has approved the appointment of Murtaza Wahab as Administrator Karachi. Note that, Murtaza Wahab has been appointed Administrator Karachi on the directives of Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto. According to details, a meeting of the Sindh Cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in which provincial ministers, … Read more

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