Karachi administrator wants historic clock on KMC building fixed

Published September 1, 2021
In this file photo, Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab addresses the media in Karachi. — DawnNewsTV/File
In this file photo, Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab addresses the media in Karachi. — DawnNewsTV/File

KARACHI: City Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday inspected the historic clock tower on the roof of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation building and issued orders to fix the British-era clock installed there.

The administrator said the KMC building was one of the most beautiful buildings constructed in Karachi before the establishment of Pakistan. “It is important to preserve this historic building in its original condition,” he added.

Barrister Wahab said that the KMC would fully protect its historical heritage and steps would be taken to keep all parts of the building in good condition, including the clock.

Meanwhile, he said that Nehr-i-Khayyam in Clifton was being paid full attention by the KMC. The entire area around Nehr-i-Khayyam would be beautified, he said while visiting the canal. Karachi Water and Sewerage Board managing director Asadullah Khan, civil society representative Yawar Abbas and others were also present.

The administrator inspected the canal in detail and ordered that the sewerage problems of the canal be solved.

Affected shopkeepers

Affected shopkeepers of encroachment removal in Jubilee Cloth Market on Tuesday called on the administrator in his office and apprised him of their grievances.

Barrister Wahab assured them of full cooperation and said that the problems faced by the owners of the shops in Jubilee Cloth Market would be resolved on a priority basis. He said that the government would take measures to enable the shopkeepers to resume their business activities.

Published in Dawn, September 1st, 2021

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