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ADMINISTRATION

DIVISIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL COMMITTEE

drugs; there is a need to set up
anti-drugs committees in every district
of Karachi. Indeed, a strong strategy
against drug smugglers has been
devised and ANF is also on board. It is
worth-noting that Deputy
Commissioners (DCs) and Karachi
Police are making all-out efforts in this
cause.

Weed out drug menace from society

The issue of illicit/spurious liquor and
drugs is multidimensional.The negative
impacts are both economic and social.
The scourge of drugs in any society is a
double-edged sword: not only does it
have an adverse effect upon individuals
and the wider society; also the proceeds
of drugs cultivate many undesirable
criminal activities.
For a dynamic metropolis like Karachi,
that has youth as a major portion of
population, drug abuse can be deadly.
Hence, there should be no stone left
unturned to eradicate the prevalence of
drugs in the society. On the directives of
the government, Divisional Narcotics
Control Committee (DNCC) has been
constituted which is committed to
enforce National Anti-Narcotics Policy
2010. In this regard, regular meetings
have been held, under the chairmanship
of the Commissioner Karachi, to support
Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), Narcotics
Department and the Karachi Police in its
operations against drug barons and
peddlers. The Commissioner inculcated
that in order to make society bereft of

Successes of Divisional
Narcotics Control Committee in
the first quarter

DIG EAST RECOVERED 8386 Kg. of

Charas, 35 Kg. of Heroine, 299.926 kilograms
of Hashish 1757 wine bottles in vulnerable areas
of the zone. The Police also arrested 732 culprits
involved. -Director Excise Government of Sindh
have confiscated 100 liters of liquor and
arrested 12 people.

MESSAGE FROM THE DIVISIONAL

COMMISSIONERS DESK
The Karachi Administration is always connected with the
people and through its third version of Newsletter this contact is
being further strengthened. I hope our previous Newsletters
have been reaching you raising hope in the working of
Government organizations. We are trying to make endeavours
in almost every field, which is related to the lives of people.
This issue is a glimpse of what is being done.
On this occasion I would like to insist on a strong need to
eradicate copy culture during examinations for promoting good
education. This is so essential for the development of our
society and country. All of us need to standby against this copy
culture. Parents, children and students themselves need to
realize that by adopting unfair means to achieve a certificate or
degree leads to destruction.
Similarly taking care of health of our children and youth is very
important. The menace of Gutka, mainpuri and drugs is tearing
apart the health fabric of our new generation. We are up
against such activities and urge you all to support and play a
role in convincing such persons not to use injurious items,
which become cause of fatal diseases.

Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui

Commissioner Karachi Division

STRICT MEASURES AGAINST NARCOTICS INCLUDES

Prohibition on sale, production and use of illicit
liquor or drugs
District Administration, District Police, Narcotics
department and ANF to carry out raids at
susceptible locations
Isolation wards have been established in several
hospitals for narcotics patients and awareness
sessions have been held in collaboration with KMC
Awareness campaigns in educational institutes
with assistance of NGOs
Health Department in collaboration with ANF is
running a rehabilitation center in Lyari
Advertisements and tender notices by Information
Department against drug use
Awareness banners in all tournaments by the
KMC, Sports & Youth Affairs department
Coordination among the Excise Department, ANF
and the Karachi Police for checking trafficking of
narcotics

DEVELOPMENT

THE WORLD BANK BRINGS KARACHI

TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY

A 10-member delegation from World Bank met Commissioner

Karachi Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui at his office to discuss
Karachi Transformation Strategy, a non-lending technical
assistance (NLTA) project sponsored by the Korean Green
Growth Trust. The strategy aims to provide an environment
that may promote a decent standard of living for its residents,
and an improved quality of municipal services.
The members of the World Bank Mission who attended the
meeting included Ming Zhang, Sector Manager, Peter D. Ellis,
Lead Urban Specialist, Victor M. Vergara, Lead Urban
Specialist , Jana El-Horr, Social Development Specialist,
Shehnaz Arshad, Sr. Urban Specialist, Songsu Choi Regional
Planning and Strategy Consultant, Sangmoo Kim, Urban
Specialist , Jon Kher KaW Sr. Urban Specialist Suhaib
Rasheed, Urban Specialist and Wit Siemieniuk, Solid Waste
Management Consultant. The meeting was also attended by
the members of the focal group for institutional arrangements
including the Director General UP and SP Karachi Mudassar
Iqbal, Director General Municipal Services KMC Masood
Alam, officials of Transport
and Local Government
Departments, KWSB, SBCS, Military Land and Content
Board, KPT and DHA.

The role of Deputy Commissioners is pivotal in the fight

against narcotics and illicit liquor. Through their Assistant
Commissioners, they have been instructed to reach out to
public as much as possible. The role of District Narcotics
Control Committee will be helpful in the dealing with the
drug smugglers, drug dens, supply routes and data of drug
addicts. They have been advised to check outlets of
manufacturing and sale of illicit liquor as well as engage civil
society or area residents to share any confidential
information in relevance. The Commissioner stresses upon
two key factors needed to wipe out this menace from our
society; effective coordination and firm action. The citizens
are encouraged to come forward and join the battle against
narcotics, as their participation in the social movement will
provide a great impetus. The youth is the future of our nation
and the government cannot compromise to let them go off
beam. Efforts to promote healthy activities such as cultural
or sports will protect the younger generation from the drug
menace. The Commissioner Karachi believes that measures
to curtail the use of drugs and drug dens in the metropolis
will have a positive impact and this will eventually develop
drug-free Karachi.
CALLING ON THE SECRETARY EXCISE, TAXATION &
NARCOTICS DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
The Excise, Taxation & Narcotics
Department is the main
revenue-collecting agency of the
Government of Sindh, which plays a
paramount role in resource
mobilization. The Department has been
entrusted with two functions i.e. Tax
collection and Narcotics suppression. It
has the exclusive authority of issuance
& administering the intoxicating liquor
Abdul Majeed Pathan,
Secretary Excise,
and other intoxicating licenses. Pur
& Narcotics
Aman Karachi caught up with Mr. Abdul Taxation
Department
Majeed Pathan, Secretary Excise,
Taxation & Narcotics department. An
able officer in his true capacity, Mr. Pathan has done much
for the suppression of narcotics and is committed to this
noble cause. His thoughts on the following questions are
quoted.
Take on narcotics consumption
Drugs are a menace which need to be eradicated from the
society on urgent basis to save our present as well as the
future generations.
Duties of the Narcotics department
It is the prime duty of the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics
department to combat, eradicate and suppress the use and
sale of narcotics and illicit/spurious liquor. Through this
scribe, Id like to assure the Karachiites, that the department
is committed to eradication of this menace. Together, we
can make Karachi a narcotics-free metropolis.
Narcotics-free Karachi for a Peaceful karachi (Pur Aman
Karachi)
They are correlated to the greatest degree. Usage of
narcotics is directly related to criminal activities in the city.
By controlling this nuisance, we will surely witness a
decreasing rate of crime in the city. In my view, Karachi is
still a better place than so many big cities of the world are
with regard to the drug abuse. However, we are striving for
a narcotics-free Karachi.
Way Forward
We recently seized 47000 liters of illicit liquor all over the
province. I believe that the issue needs awareness among
the masses. This could be achieved through active support
of the media, sports competitions, dissemination of the
message in educational institutes, awareness walks and
making it a part of study syllabus. The Excise, Taxation &
Narcotics department is going in to a large scale media
campaign against this menace in the coming days.

ERADICATING SOCIAL EVILS:

CAMPAIGN AGAINST
GHUTKA & SHEESHA

HEALTH

PREVENTING THE LIFE

THREATENING STROKE
World Stroke Day public awareness walk and
seminar held in District Central

A healthy environment is
essential to a livable
metropolis and flourishing
economy like Karachi is. It
is crucial that the city be
devoid of social menaces
that are undermining the
society and its people.
Like every populous mega
city, Karachi has been
encountering health and
social challenges in the
form of Ghutka (betel-nut
chewing), manpuri and
new sheesha joints
opening every now and then in Karachi. The Karachi
Administration has issued a stern crackdown against
these threats. As the saying goes, Prevention is better
than cure, an exhaustive strategy has been devised
under the chairmanship of the Commissioner Karachi in
the interest of public lives. The Commissioner Karachi
ordered that this campaign be kicked-off from Government
offices by banning the use of paan, ghutka and cigarettes
so that officers can work in a salubrious atmosphere,
which will hence improve their efficiency. The hazards of
betel nut, paan and sheesha are horrifying and alarming
for our lives that simply cannot be overlooked. They can
raise the risk of cancer and other fatal diseases amongst
people as well as impair the society with poisonous gases.
Hence, a ban on import of hazardous concoctions, which
are unfit for human consumption like betel-nut, has been
imposed. To promote good health of youth of Karachi and
ensure that they do not get exposed to these deadly
products, the Secretary Education Government of Sindh
and Secretary University & Boards have been requested
to check that sale of such items is not made in
school/college/university cafeterias. Furthermore,
Assistant Commissioners will regularly pay surprise visits
to assure that these orders are adhered to and no
objectionable product is being sold to the students.
According to Prohibition of Smoking Ordinance 2002,
tobacco sale is prohibited by law to anybody under the
age of 18 and smoking is also prohibited in public spaces.
To safeguard that anti-smoking laws are not flouted in
hotels and restaurants, Deputy Commissioners have been
directed to lead an influential campaign against sheesha
smoking in their jurisdictions. Thus, it is the duty of every
Karachiite to fight against social jeopardies, which hamper
the growth of our society. Community awareness
campaigns will be regularly managed by media, Civil
Administration, Health Department and PMA to
disseminate information, which is in public interest. In view
of the sensitivity of the matter, monitoring committee will
hold a meeting every month to review the progress of
crackdown against the menace of quacks, Ghutka and
sheesha. The Commissioner Karachi strongly believes
that together we can restore the well-being of our citizens
by prohibiting the use of products which impair their
capabilities and leave a negative impact upon their health.
It is our responsibility to unite as citizens and battle-out all
such loopholes, which obstruct our nations development,
and also strive to make Karachi a healthier city to live in.
Mr. Aslam Khoso Additional Commissioner
Karachi - I is the focal person for health
initiative. He can be reached at 021-99205601

In this fast-paced world high

blood pressure, work fatigue and
restlessness
have
become
common. All these elements might
result in stroke, which could be
fatal or leads to lifelong paralysis.
While realizing the importance of
its awareness on World Stroke
Day on 29th October, the Deputy
Commissioner Central Dr. Syed Saif ur Rehman, who himself is a
foreign qualified doctor and a PhD student, organized a public
awareness walk followed by a seminar to raise awareness among
government officials and general public. The Walk began from the
office of DC Central led by him along with Senior Director Medical
and Health Services, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Dr.
Salma Kausar, AC Gulberg Sumera Hassan, AC Nazimabad
Kamal Hakeem, Town Health Officers (THOs), doctors of Sindh
Health Department and KMC, and general public participated in
walk by holding banners and placards depicting slogans to prevent
stroke. Talking to Pur Aman Karachi, Dr. Saif quoted It is much
better to increase numbers of people in parks and play grounds
than establishing news hospitals. Routine immunization of children
needs to be improved, whereas smoking and use of other forms of
tobacco should be avoided. Sale of tobacco to children under age
of 18 and sale of tobacco within 500 meters of educational
institutions is banned by government and is being enforced. Blood
pressure and sugar should be controlled whereas junk food should
not be consumed to avoid stroke.

The Commissioner Karachi along with Additional Inspector General

Karachi, Mr. Ghulam Qadir Thebo and Secretary Health, Mr. Iqbal
Hussain Durrani, visited sensitive Union Councils of the city such as
UC-4 Gadap to monitor the Polio drive. They also administered drops
and convinced the locals to support the drive against Polio virus
New
Members

WE WILL
FIGHT POLIO
All Deputy Commissioners of Karachi
Division attended the consultative
workshop on Ending Polio in
Pakistan by the end of 2015 in
Bhurban which was organized by the
Ministry of National Health Services,
Regulations and Coordination
(NHSRC) and World Health
Organization (WHO).

The newly posted team members. From L-R Mr. Saleem Rajput, DC South
Mr. Agha Pervez, DC East, and Mr. Asif Jan Siddiqui, DC Korangi. We wish
them all the success on their new assignment.

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INTERFAITH HARMONY
LIGHTING UP KARACHI!
Article 20 (a) and Article 36 of the 1973 Constitution of
the Islamic Republic of Pakistan refer to the
fundamental rights and protection of minorities
respectively.
Karachi is home to a multi-cultural diverse society
where various religious and ethnic groups live
together. As the custodian of the city, the
Commissioner Karachi ensures sound liaison with the
minorities for a peaceful and tolerant Karachi. Much
to the Hindus merriment, the Government of Sindh
announced that this years Diwaali would be
celebrated officially and their Hindu employees would
be granted a holiday on the religious festival. The
excitement doubled when instructions were passed to
pay advance salaries to all Hindu officials employed in
the government.

Most importantly, the security was on high alert

around all temples and religious venues in the city for
the safety of Hindu community. A foolproof security
and civic plan in coordination with public and minority
representatives was developed so that the festival
could carry out in an amicable manner. The
Commissioner Karachi feels that the sensitivities of
minorities residing in our city should be respected and
protected. Interfaith harmony will endeavuor to
develop cordial relationships, promote brotherhood,
spread solidarity and protection of minority rights in
Karachi. As the Founder of our nation openly
declared, You are free to go to your temples; you are
free to go to your mosques and to any other place.

Anil & his friends

enjoying Diwaali

Diwaali was celebrated with

zest and zeal by the Hindu
community in Karachi. The city
was adorned with festive lights
and colors on the occasion.

Let there be unity in diversity!

LEGAL LITERACY
What are the Article 20 (a) and Article 36
of the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic
of Pakistan say?
Article 20(a): every citizen shall have the right to
profess, practise and propagate his religion
Article 36: The State shall safeguard the legitimate rights
and interests of minorities, including their due
representation in the Federal and Provincial services.
Pur Aman Karachi supports the legal literacy
campaign #LegalLiteracy
www.facebook.com/ManzilPakistanOrg

MUHARRAM PROCESSIONS PASS PEACEFULLY IN KARACHI.

Amid stringent security measure, the main mourning processions on
the occasion of Muharram-ul-Haram culminated peacefully in
Karachi, which was a big achievement for the government. A series
of meetings were held for effective coordination and to deliberate
arrangements to win this achievement. The Commissioner Karachi
ensured that the security plan and code of conduct for Ashura was
strictly implemented. He made several visits to review security,
cleanliness, sewerage and other civic arrangements around the city.
The administrative officials were instructed to remain in close contact
with the organizers and fire tenders were made available in sensitive
areas of Karachi. The organizers of the processions and people of
Karachi should be acknowledged for cooperating with the
government in maintaining peace in the city. Indeed, inter-sect
harmony has to be promoted to maintain tranquility in Karachi. The
event brought Ulemas of all sects on a single platform for the cause
of Karachi. The Commissioner Karachi advocates that the spirit of
unity, tolerance and affection manifested by Karachiites will definitely
send a positive message to the whole country.
.

A classic epitome of inter-sect harmony

with ulemas of from all sects, civil
administration and the Law Enforcement
Agencies (LEAs) on one table

YOUTH AFFAIRS & HUMAN RESOURCES

KARACHI PLACEMENT BUREAU

THE DIGIT PRICE

Rs. 33,72300 Fine
Imposed on 2244
Profiteers, in the month
of October under price
control initiative
32 Profiteers Jailed.

CVs could be uploaded at

www.pb.commissionerkarachi.gos.pk

or emailed to:
karachiplacementbureauckd
@gmail.com
Job seeking becomes a click
away on commissioner
Karachi website

EDUCATION
ERADICATING COPY CULTURE

ADOPTING EDUCATION
Mr. Muhammad Peeral Chandio, Assistant
Commissioner, Baldia Sub Division, District West has
introduced an innovative concept of adoption of
schools in his area. After his adoption, Government
Boys Secondary School, Lasi Para, Sector 4/C,
Saeedbad, has witnessed a large number of
enrollment, cleanliness and trust of the local
community. Through his efforts, desks, water coolers
and reservation of adjoining park for school children
have been arranged. The most important attribute of
this step is thee locality in which this activity has been
M. Peeral Chandio,
carried out. With increased rate of education,
Assistant Commissioner,
employment opportunities will be created which would
Baldia Sub Division
curb unemployment rate and decrease in crime rate.
Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, Deputy Commissioner
West speaks high of his efficient officer and believes that promotion of education is no
less than a worship. It is indeed caliber of an Assistant Commissioner to become the
social leader of his area. It is hoped that other officers of Karachi Administration would
take similar steps for the cause of education.

The Karachi Administration under the leadership of the

Commissioner Karachi discourages the cheating mafia and
copy culture. The Commissioner believes that the quality
education system is the base stone of any nation and any
element, which involves its erosion, will be seriously dealt
with. The Karachi Administration through its Deputy
Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners has been
taking all necessary steps to uproot this menace. All the
The campaign finds it self all the way to
officers are advised to pay surprise visits to examination
centers all types of examinations taking places in their area of Larkono. DC Larkano Mr. Ganhwar Khan
Leghari has also served as Deputy
jurisdiction and take stern actions against the ones involved.
Commissioner Karachi West.
The initiative is the brainchild of Syed Khalid Shah, President,
All Private Schools Management Association (APSMA)
Sindh, who has been instrumental in dealing with issues of education for over two
decades. The Commissioner Karachi acknowledges and appreciates the initiative
taken by in their drive against the cheating culture and assures complete cooperation
the same in true spirits. The APSMA is also an integral of the Earthquake awareness
group and through it, awareness drives and campaigns are coordinated in the schools
all over Karachi.The Commissioner Karachi appreciates the initiative taken by the All
Private Schools Management Association Sindh in their drive against the cheating
culture and assures complete cooperation the same in true spirits.

TRIBUTE
Paying Homage To The Poet Of The East, Dr. Allama Muhamamd Iqbal

HAZARON SAAL NARGIS APNI BAYNOORI PE ROTI HAY!

BARI MUSHKIL SE HOTA HAY CHAMAN MEIN DEEDAWAR PAIDA!
Keeping up with the tradition of paying tribute to the national
Heros, the Iqbal Day was celebrated on 9th November by the
Karachi Administration with fervour and devotion. Under the
direction of the Commissioner Karachi, debate competitions and
seminars in various districts and colleges of Karachi took place.
Deputy Commissioner Central, Dr. Syed Saif ur Rehman,
organized a seminar reminiscing the ideas and poetry of at the
DC Central Office. Syed Muhamamad Ali Shah, Deputy
Commissioner West arranged a debate competition in the the
DC West Public School in Pak Colony where children performed
tableaus and delivered speeches related to the achievements
and struggle of Iqbal for a separate homeland. DC West was
represented by Mr. Sher Hussain Shah, ADC West. One
witnessed positive activities in colleges of Karachi. Dr. Nasir
Ansar, Director General Colleges Sindh patronized many such
events. The worth-mentioning events include the one in Govt
College Stadium Road where Principal Dr. Tariq hosted the
event while at Govt College Malir Cantt, Principal Mr. Abdul
Fateh Wahoocho conducted a morale-boosting program. Both
the events witnessed eloquent speeches from students in which
they paid tribute to the Poet of the East. Mr. Shahzeb Shaikh,
Assistant
Commissioner
(General),
Karachi
Division,
represented the Commissioner Karachi in the functions. He
interacted with the attendees and urged them to join forces with
the Karachi Administration in all the domains for the cause of
Karachi. He also distributed certificates of appreciation to the
high-achievers in the 1st year examination

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

The Commissioner Karachi gives the Employee of the Month

(October) certificate to Mr. Sajjad Ali Khan of Home Branch for
his hard work. Home branch deals with the issues relating to
declaration of press and publications, coordination with the
police and LEAs and arms licenses.

SPORTS

REVIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL CRICKET IN PAKISTAN.

Cricket fever grips the Karachiites. However, enthusiasm and excitement
doubles in their hearts whenever Pakistan cricket team plays against the
arch-rivals India. The same exuberance was rejuvenated when Karachi
successfully hosted 3 one-day international Blind Cricket series between
Pakistan and India.
Pakistan and India may have suspended their bilateral cricket ties but it
must be acknowledged that the Indian blind cricket team delightfully
crossed the border hoping to break the ice.
The Commissioner Karachi highlighted that this was a great achievement
by the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC) to initiate international cricket
in Pakistan and also encourage healthy activities in the metropolis. He
acknowledged that this event is aimed to promote international sports
activities in Pakistan. Therefore, it was ensured that all relevant
departments were committed to doing their best in order to make the
event a grand success.
Moreover, Additional I.G Karachi was requested to issue a comprehensive
contingency plan for fool-proof security including walk-through gates on
entry and exit points, placement of
Bomb Disposal Squad at the venue,
among others.
The gesture of the DHA and the PCB
must be acknowledged which
voluntarily provided DHA South-End
Stadium and National Stadium for
conducting these matches in Karachi.
The event left an inspiring and thrilling
mark upon the spectators, who were
mostly youngsters. By witnessing
Karachi hosts one-day
visually impaired cricketers playing
international blind cricket series
cricket series with immense passion
between Pakistan and India.
and confidence, it helped to boost the
morale of citizens of both nations. It
was a treat to watch the cricketers in green and blue play passionately
against each other & flags of both countries hovering around the stadium.
Pakistan and India are the best in the world of blind cricket. According to
the Indian blind cricket team captain, Shekar Naik, the citizens of both
nations were exceptionally fervent about Indo-Pak cricket and anticipated
to see bilateral cricket series more often.
The Commissioner Karachi advocates that events like these will portray a
soft image of Pakistan globally and will promote friendliness with other
cricketing nations. He believes that sportsmen are actually ambassadors
of their respective countries and the arrival of an Indian team at this
juncture is a positive sign for the promotion of goodwill and healthy rapport
between the two neighbouring countries.
This will ignite the flicker of hope amongst the two borders, spread
solidarity and also will pave the way for the revival of the international
cricket in Pakistan.

Did you
Know

SOCIAL CORNER
AIMING TALL
On World Dwarfism Day, Commissioner
Karachi extends greetings to short height
people and invites them to his office.

One of the prime roles of the Commissioner is to get

onboard all sections of society for a peaceful city. This
was eminent in the celebration of World Dwarfism Day
(25th October, 2014), the 1st time in Pakistan, at the
Rescue 1299 center in the Commissioners Office
where Little People of Pakistan Welfare Association
called on to the Commissioner and discussed various
issues of the short heighted people. The issues
included traveling, usage of ATM machines and
unemployment etc. The Commissioner listened to their
issues and assured them to remain in touch so that
their problems could be addressed on emergent basis.
The Commissioner appreciated the lofty aims of the
visitors and wished them luck. A shield was also
presented to the Commissioner by the delegation.
Syed
Shukaib Ahmed,
Director,
Planning,
Development, & Environment, has been made the
coordinating point for the initiative.

TRIBUTE TO THE WHITE CANE

Pakistan Blind Cricket team

reached in the final of all the
three editions of Blind Cricket
World Cups and won the last
two World Cups consecutively
in 2002 and 2006.

RARE TALENT
AURANGZEB SULTAN, THE GUINNESS
WORLD RECORD HOLDER
It was one sunny afternoon when a young
years I never took tea, did not listen to music
man entered the Commissioners office and
and did not attend any wedding ceremony.
stated that he intended to carry out a peace
Sultan is a true patriot and this he proved by
walk from Karachi all the way to Islamabad. To rejecting the offers of Canadian & Australian
the surprise of the Commissioner Karachi, he nationalities. His prime motto is spreading
didnt seek any financial help. He plainly
peace and harmony in the society. He recently
requested for assistance of the Karachi
completed a peace walk from Karachi to
Administration for security and moral support. Islamabad in the support of armed forces of
This was Aurangzeb Sultan, who had broken Pakistan. Aurangzeb has now announced that
the world record of USs Jessie Christian in
he would embark on the journey of Hajj on
2004 by covering 235.22 km distance while
foot. Karachi Administration ensures full
walking in 24 hours at the World Greatest
support and cooperation to this pride of
Distance Walk Competitions in New York ten Pakistan in all his future endeavours.
years ago. He is the 13th Pakistani to find a
place in the book and only the 4th individual
from province of Sindh only after Ex-Prime
Minister Mohatarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed,
Alam Channa and Abdul Sattar Edhi.
A reception was hosted by Karachi
Commissioner, World Peace Inter-faith
Harmony Council and Sports Journalists
Association of Sindh (SJAS) in his honour.
Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. Laeeq
Ahmed was also present at the occasion.
Speaking to Pur Aman Karachi, he said, I
worked hard for 11 long years under my
coach Sir Laurence, Sultan During all these

White Cane Safety Day observed at the

Commissioners Office to celebrate the achievements
of the blind or visually impaired.

October 15 marks the White Cane Safety Day, which aims at

paying tribute to blind and their tool of independence, the white
cane. In this connection, a walk was arranged under the
leadership of the Commissioner Karachi in collaboration with
Pakistan Association of Blind (PAB), to express solidarity and pay
homages to the blind / visually impaired people. The walk was
attended by Mr. Aslam Khoso, Additional Commissioner-I, Mr. Haji
Ahmed, Additional Commissioner-II, Mrs. Rubina Asif, Director
Local Government, Syed Shukaib Ahmed, Director, Planning,
Development, & Environment, civil society, Gender Interactive
Alliance (GIA) among others. The Commissioner distributed white
canes among the attendees. He assured full cooperation to the
blind people for resolution of their problems. He called upon the
drivers, conductors and personnel of police, traffic police, Pakistan
Railways, PIA and other segments of the society to take all
possible steps to facilitate the blind persons. Also, he assured full
cooperation in the drive for employment of the blind and visually
impaired.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

STEERING COMMITTEE FORMED TO MITIGATE RISKS IN KARACHI

The city boasts a population of approximately twenty million people
along with around seventy kilometer long coastline, which makes
Karachi vulnerable to natural disasters, like any other coastal
metropolis in the world. Fortunately, no major recent natural
disaster has been recorded. But, what really matters is how will
Karachi mitigate risks of catastrophes to keep its citizens safe in
future?
In this regard, the Commissioner Office with support of World Bank
(WB) organized a Multi-hazard Risk Assessment Seminar in
which a steering committee was formed to lessen hazards in
Karachi.
The steering committee comprises of City administration,
experts/researchers and various organizations such as: Space and
Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), Karachi
Metropolitan Corporation (K.M.C), Defence Housing Authority
(D.H.A), Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Pakistan Telecommunication
Authority (PTA), K-ELECTRIC, National Disaster Management
Authority (NDMA) and Sindh Building Control Authority (KBCA)
among others.
The seminar was led under the banner of ALERT TODAY ALIVE
TOMORROW .
A team of experts and researchers led by Professor Dr. Sarosh H
Lodi, Dean Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, NED
University of Engineering & Technology (NEDUET) and Professor
Dr. Syed Imran Ahmed, Professor of Water Resources, sought a
pragmatic approach to address the issues involving the safety of
human lives, infrastructure and resources.
The timing of the session was immaculate. In addition to the
pragmatic preparatory steps taken by the government for the risk
of cyclone Nilofar in Karachi, the Karachi Administration sought
the need to for an interactive discussion, which would highlight the
vulnerability of low-lying areas of the metropolis and measures to
combat them. The participants of the seminar showcased an
excellent demeanor of expertise which would certainly help in
future in taking precautionary steps and saving our city from
unwanted calamities.
An extensive study will be carried out by experts to analyze and
evaluate ways to mitigate risk. A few factors of the study will
include:

Prioritizing development programs

Collection of primary data and crowd sourcing

Topography, Typology, Seismic risk assessment

Pre-flood management and preparedness practices

Building professional resources and maintenance of

infrastructure
Urgent measures for consolidation of data compiled under
frequently held studies in the city is more likely the need of hour.
The seminar further precipitated the idea along with provision for
efficient implementation of suggestions recommended by the
researchers.
The Commissioner Karachi believes that these steps are futuristic
in nature, however, Karachiites should encompass the principle of
Alert today Alive Tomorrow. There is a dire need to develop a
sense of ownership amongst the citizens. Administrative measures
need to be complimented with public awareness campaigns so that
masses can avert associated mishaps.
Under the directions of the Commissioner, civil defence training will
be conducted in public and private organizations as well as various
educational institutes. This will foster Karachis preparedness
towards urban natural disasters.
The Karachi Administration assures to extend required support to
the steering committee constituted to counter multi-hazard risks
and make efforts in saving precious lives and beautiful infrastructures of Karachi. In significance, regular meetings will be conducted by committee members to analyze data and monitor the
exercise; expediting it with expertise at its disposal.
Truly, it is important that efforts must remain ongoing to make the
infrastructure of Karachi resilient enough to face risks; indeed
natural disasters are national disasters!

Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister for Finance and Energy,

Sindh addresses at the audience.

TRADE AND INDUSTRY

The Commissioner Karachi attends Professionals

Shipping Logistics and Supply Chain conference and
Exhibition. He resolves to write to Trade Development
Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to hold multi-stake
holders conference for promoting and increasing
exports. Better understanding of issues involved in the
process is required for smooth functioning.

PICTURE PERFECT
FOREIGN FRONT

The Commissioner Karachi Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siqqiqui accompanied by Mr. Masood Alam, Senior Director Municipal
Services, KMC attended the Asian Mayors Forum 4th General Assembly and Meeting of United Cities & Local
Government & Sister Cities Conference at Haiko, Peoples Republic of China (23-25 November, 2014) (Three events
were clubbed together where more than 50 countries participated. The event is held after every two year. Next 2016 will
be in Turkey. One general meeting will be held in Karachi Nov 2015.

DIPLOMAT GALLERY

VISITOR GALLERY

The Commissioner Karachi bade farewell to

the then Indonesian Consul General
Mr. Roosialis R. Adenan

LYARI EXPRESS WAY PROJECT

Chief secretary gilgit-baltistan, the then director general

passports and immigration, sikandar sultan raja paid a visit to
the commissioners office.

National Assembly Standing Committee holds meeting at

Commissioner Office Karachi. This is an honour for the
Commissioner Karachi and his team as such a prestigious
meeting has been held for the first time in this office. The
committee considered ways to speed up completion of Lyari
Expressway Project for traffic and public convenience

SPREADING DOSTI

KARACHI IN A FLASHBACK

(FRIENDSHIP)

Palace Hotel was ranked as the third best hotel in Karachi in the 1960s. Ultimately this
hotel was razed for the construction of the Sheraton Hotel, which opened in 1982.
Mvenpick Hotel Karachi came into existence on 1st January 2014.

Information box
The Commissioner Karachi and Deputy Commissioners
control rooms can be contacted in case of emergency, price
control complaints and assistance. The officers of Karachi
Administration personally monitor the control room activities.

EDITORIAL

Editor: Shahzeb Shaikh,

Assistant Commissioner (General), Karachi Division
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The Commissioner Karachi with the winning team at the girls

football match organised by the British Council for the major
showcasing event, of its project DOSTI (Developing and
Organising Social Transformation Initiatives), which employs the
medium of sports to encourage peace building, tolerance and
learning among young people from different parts of society.

KARACHI EMERGENCY NUMBERS

YOU MUST KNOW!
RESCUE CENTER: 1299
POLICE HELPLINE (MADADGAR): 15
TRAFFIC POLICE HELPLINE (RAHNUMA): 915
FIRE BRIGADE: 16
K Electric: 118
PTCL: 1218
RAILWAY INQUIRY: 117
FLIGHT INQUIRY: 114
EDHI: 115
CHIPA: 1020
KMC: 1339

Photography by Abid Arshad