KARACHI: Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani has assured the Jamaat-i-Islami of resolving administrative and financial problems being faced by towns and union committees in the city.

According to a JI press release, a party delegation, led by city chief Munim Zafar, called on Mr Ghani at his office and discussed issues being faced by the town municipal corporations (TMCs) and UCs.

The JI urged the government to resolve the problems at the town and UC levels so as the issues being faced by Karachiites could be resolved.

The two sides discussed in detail the functions of the solid waste management board and Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation.

The JI delegation also demanded that the local government units be empowered and resources of towns and UCs be increased.

They also talked about the performance of local government officials and the JI urged the minister to take the elected leadership of TMCs into confidence over posting and transfer of government officials.

The delegation also stressed the need to appoint honest officers at key posts in the local government institutions.

Minister Ghani assured the delegation of early resolution of issues.

The two sides also agreed for further coordination and frequent contacts in order to resolve the issues of Karachiites and to bring some ease for them.

Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2024