KARACHI, Aug 7: Former city Nazim Niamatullah Khan has said the past four-year record of public service in Karachi was the best example of good governance, which also has proved wrong the perception that maulvis were not equipped with good governance qualities.

Mr Niamat, speaking at a reception hosted for him by Ahlian-i-Liaquatabad on Saturday, pointed out that if his services were compared to the services of ministers, advisers, senators and legislators of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, his record of four years was far better.

He said those who had ruled over Karachi for 15 years cannot mention any project undertaken by them for the benefit of people.

On the other hand, during his period as city nazim, a number of development projects were initiated and completed in the city including flyovers, model parks, colleges, schools and main roads.

The former nazim said that formation of the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal and its governments in Balochistan, the NWFP and Karachi was ample proof that the MMA was moving in the right direction.

Accusing the provincial government for attempting to popularize western culture among youths, he hoped that the youth would reject western culture.

He expressed confidence that in view of his services, Karachiites would once again vote for candidates who stand for peace and development.

Mr Niamat also demanded that a commission comprising all four provinces be formed to probe into the history and causes of terrorist activities in Karachi, adds PPI.