KARACHI: In one more uncommon present of unity, Muttahida Qaumi Motion-Pakistan on Tuesday vowed to help the PPP-led native authorities set-up in Karachi after Mayor Murtaza Wahab had sought help from the celebration to take up the difficulty of the “Karachi package deal” with the prime minister and pursue fast-track infrastructure improvement of the metropolis.
The settlement between the political opponents in Sindh emerged after a gathering of the MQM-P delegation comprising MNA Syed Aminul Haque, Abdul Wasim and Sindh Meeting Opposition Chief Ali Khurshidi with Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab.
The MQM-P staff additionally introduced into dialogue the matter of dues of retired Karachi Metropolitan Company (KMC) employees, who’ve been working from pillar to submit to get their dues for years.
MQM-P delegation calls on Mayor Murtaza Wahab
“We consider that the PPP is in full management of affairs from the Sindh authorities to town administration,” stated Mr Haq of the MQM-P whereas speaking to reporters after the assembly.
“There must be no challenge of any hurdle for the federal government which belongs to the identical celebration. The mayor has assured us that he’ll take up the matter and resolve this challenge. We’ve additionally prolonged our help to the mayor for each transfer that advantages Karachi and its folks. We help him and his authorities for all choices taken on advantage.”
Earlier, Mayor Wahab stated the Sindh authorities could be approached for the fee of retired officers and staff’ dues and it was anticipated that this challenge could be resolved on a precedence foundation.
He additionally referred to his current strikes to “ease” visitors congestion within the metropolis and requested all events to facet with town administration on the problems of frequent profit.
He careworn the necessity for utilizing Lyari Expressway for heavy visitors, saying it might assist handle visitors issues within the metropolis.
“On this regard, I’ve written a letter to the prime minister and I hope he’ll reply positively,” he stated.
“Equally, everyone knows that the Green Bus venture on M.A. Jinnah Street is caught up creating so many issues for day by day life. I counsel the MQM to play its position in resolving this challenge. It ought to assist and help us getting the Karachi package deal from the prime minister in order that the event tasks of Karachi may very well be accomplished on time.”
Printed in Daybreak, Might twenty second, 2024