The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a local public holiday on June 8 in observance of the annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi. Read More: Acting governor inaugurates urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi According to an official notification issued by KMC’s Human Resource Management Department, the holiday will be observed on […]
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KMC plans beautification zones across city
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to establish dedicated beautification zones across the city as part of its broader vision to enhance sustainable urban infrastructure, improve green spaces, and uplift the overall appearance of Karachi. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, to review the progress of ongoing […]
Ruckus erupts in Karachi City Council amid heated arguments
KARACHI – A meeting of the Karachi City Council descended into chaos on Thursday as members from rival parties clashed, leading to heated arguments and scuffles on the floor of the house. The disruption came shortly after the council had unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the killing of Iranian leadership during the ongoing Middle East […]
Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Karachi mayor over Gul Plaza tragedy
KARACHI: The opposition in the Karachi City Council on Friday announced plans to table a no-confidence motion against Mayor Murtaza Wahab, holding him accountable for the deadly Gul Plaza incident. Read More: Parliament passes key bills, Gul Plaza resolution adopted Addressing reporters at the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) headquarters, Leader of the Opposition Advocate Saifuddin of Jamaat-i-Islami […]
KMC orders inquiry into alleged corruption in engineering department
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has ordered a comprehensive inquiry following allegations of large-scale corruption in its engineering department, with claims that billions of rupees in development funds were misappropriated through fraudulent practices. Read More: KMC engineering dept virtually nonfunctional; development projects The inquiry was announced by Mayor Murtaza Wahab after the Karachi Constructors Association […]
Contractors accuse KMC officials of graft, KMC rejects claims
The Karachi Constructors Association (KCA) has accused officials of the Engineering Department of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) of large-scale corruption, alleging misappropriation of billions of rupees in development funds through fraudulent practices. Read More: Mayor exposes JI’s ‘double standards’ on policy to outsource parks In a statement issued on Wednesday, the KCA claimed that […]
Karachi honours firefighter Furqan Ali, martyred at Gul Plaza fire
KARACHI: The city paid tribute to firefighter Furqan Ali, who embraced martyrdom while battling the deadly fire at Gul Plaza. Ali, 36, had been serving at the Nazimabad Fire Station under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Fire Department since 2018, following the death of his father, who had also served in the department. Read More: […]
KMC auctions scrap to buy heavy vehicles, boosts municipal services
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has inducted new heavy vehicles into its fleet, financed through proceeds from the auctions of obsolete and unused vehicles. Mayor Murtaza Wahab said the move marks a significant step toward improving operational efficiency and strengthening municipal service delivery across the city. Read More: KMC allots commercial plot to a private […]
KMC moves SHC against sealing of Karachi Cotton Exchange building
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Tuesday filed petitions in the Sindh High Court (SHC) challenging the sealing of the historic Karachi Cotton Exchange building and the forcible eviction of its tenants. KMC contended that the sealing order, jointly issued by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), was issued […]
Karachi mayor sets up vigilance teams for road repairs
Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has directed the immediate formation of independent vigilance committees to monitor repair works on major roads across the city. The move aims to ensure that minor road-related issues are identified and resolved within 24 hours of being reported. Read More: Ending political tug-of-war need of the hour, says mayor The directive […]