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KARACHI, Aug 30 (APP): Mayor of Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has said that the celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) is not just a responsibility but also a blessing and an honor.
He expressed these views after visiting Darul Uloom Mujaddidiyah Naeemiyah in Malir, where he met the head of the seminary, Mufti Jan Muhammad Naeemi, and addressed the scholars and students. Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad and other leaders were also present on the occasion.
He announced that foolproof arrangements will be made across Karachi, with major roads and important buildings to be beautifully decorated by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC). He further said that the final plan for these arrangements will be prepared in consultation with religious scholars.
The Mayor further stated that City Wardens will be specially deployed to provide security and facilitate gatherings so that citizens can participate in religious events with peace and safety.
Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that he is well aware of the city’s issues and efforts are underway to resolve them. He added that repair and restoration work has already begun on roads damaged during the recent rains, and efforts will be made to improve their condition as soon as possible.
He pointed out that, compared to previous years, no major waterlogging occurred on city roads during this year’s rains a result of the joint strategy adopted by KMC and other institutions and today, traffic is flowing smoothly on all major roads of Karachi.
Mufti Jan Muhammad Naeemi, head of the seminary, requested the Mayor to ensure repair and carpeting of local roads as well as the fixing of sewage line leakages. He also urged the Mayor to take up the matter with K-Electric to prevent load shedding during Rabi-ul-Awwal. In response, Mayor Karachi assured him that he would speak to the concerned officials to ensure an uninterrupted power supply during Rabi-ul-Awwal gatherings and processions.
The Mayor further said that the local government issues that fall under the jurisdiction of town administrations will also be addressed by instructing the respective Town Chairmen to resolve them at their level.
Later, Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab attended a Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) gathering and recited a Naat in praise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).