Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab’s Support For Youth Parliament’s Karachi Vision 2030 Programme
Karachi, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 12th Nov, 2024) Mayoral support for the visionary ‘Karachi Vision 2030’ program presented by a dedicated group of young leaders is commendable. At an encouraging meeting with their delegation led by Rizwan Jaffer at Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s office on Tuesday, Mayor Murtaza Wahab highlighted the importance and potential impact that students can have when they work alongside government officials for city development improvements.
During this significant assembly, goals of the Youth Parliament were communicated to him while a request was made for his presence at an upcoming conference in January 2025 – marking the commencement of ‘Karachi Vision 2030.’ The Mayor pledged full cooperation and patronage towards this innovative program.
Acknowledging Karachi’s historical buildings as irreplaceable assets, Barrister Wahab emphasized their preservation for future generations while pointing out that the city’s cleanliness largely depends on how citizens treat public spaces like neighborhood streets and roads – stressing responsibility among young individuals. He urged them specifically to avoid wall chalking and littering practices in an effort towards sustainability within urban living conditions.
The Mayor discussed financial implications, mentioning that approximately 60 to 70 crore rupees are invested annually for drain cleaning alone – with significant efforts focused on the removal of plastic waste and bottles which directly impact city aesthetics as well as environmental health. He advocated more efficient disposal methods, such as using designated bins or facilities to mitigate pollution levels effectively within Karachi’s infrastructure system in an effort towards maintaining cleaner surroundings with lesser manual labor demands for cleanup tasks.
Lastly addressing the pressing issue of encroachments leading to heavy traffic congestion, he expressed concern over obstructed roadways due these unauthorized constructions which not only disrupts seamless movement within city limits but also poses serious safety threats for both drivers and pedestris alike. Encouraging reflection on how law violations affect oneself as well as damaging public perception of the locality, Barrister Wahab called upon citizens to consider these implications seriously while commending programs initiated by Youth Parliament – praising their inspiration towards problem-solving strategies that have seen young individuals becoming actively involved in addressing issues confronted within Karachi.
The Mayor concluded his remarks assuring full cooperation, patronage and support for the constructive efforts of these youths as they continue to grow into responsible citizens who are making commendable developments towards bringing about positive change through their initiatives at local level which could potentially transform our great city even more beautifully than it currently stands.
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Encroachments & Traffic Congestion Issue in Karachi: A Mayor’s Perspective – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News, Nov 12th, 2024
Karachi is well known for its historical landmarks and rich cultural heritage. However, over the years we have witnessed unregulated construction activities leading to encroachments which significantly hamper traffic flow on our city roads during daytime hours due these unauthorized constructions crowding out street lanes – a situation that demands immediate attention from government bodies and citizens alike for resolution.
Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has always been proactive when it comes to urban development matters within the city limits – he recently spoke at length about how we can effectively tackle encroachment issues while maintaining uninterrupted movement through our streets and aesthetic appeal. To begin with, let’s discuss financial implications of drain cleaning alone – approximately 60-70 crore rupees annually – that goes toward removing plastic waste which significantly affect city sanitation standards alongwith reducing manual labor for these tasks if citizens properly dispose off their household garbage materials at designated disposal locations; a call has been made in efforts to save this significant amount of taxpenerated money being spent on cleaning while simultaneously maintaining cleaner surroundings within urban living conditions.
With regard specifically towards encroachment issues leading heavy traffic congestion, he expressed concern over these unauthorized constructions that not only disrupts seamless movement but also pose serious safety threats for both drivers and pedestrians alike – urging citizens to reflect on how their actions directly impact public life within city limits while encouraging constructive solutions through organized Youth Parliament programs – commendably inspiring young generation’s involvement in address these pressing urban problems head-on.
The Mayor concluded his remarks with an assurance of full cooperation and patronage for this innovative program which has seen the youth actively engaging themselves to bring about positive change by tackling issues confronted within Karachi – pledging unwavering support while promoting healthy practices such as proper disposal facilities usage amongst citizens – thereby transforming our beloved city into a clean, safe and sustainable place for future generations.