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Government Of Karachi
The Government of Karachi is the administrative body for the city of Karachi, Pakistan. Presently the Karachi Local Government system consists mainly of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, headed by the Mayor or Administrator. Karachi local government system history Karachi City Municipal Act, Colonial LG system (1933) The City of Karachi Municipal Act was promulgated in 1933. Initially the Municipal Corporation consisted of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and 57 Councillors. The system was handled by bureaucrats at all tiers of the government, there was no financial devolution. The institutions were never truly empowered, as the Deputy Commissioner; a district level agent of the non-representative central bureaucracy was the principle actor at the local level. The British rule introduced rural urban divide to the local level. The urban councils were created to cater municipal services while the rural councils were used to homogenize local elite. Electoral College Ordinance ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former capital of Pakistan and capital of the province of Sindh. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion ( PPP) . Karachi paid $9billion (25% of whole country) as tax during fiscal year July 2021 to May 2022 according to FBR report. Karachi is Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse, as well as one of Pakistan's most secular and socially liberal cities. Karachi serves as a transport hub, and contains Pakistan’s two largest seaports, the Port of Karachi and Port Qasim, as well as Pakistan's busiest airport, Jinnah International Airport. Karachi is also a media center, home to news channels, film and fashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provincial Assembly Of Sindh
The Provincial Assembly of Sindh ( ur, ) is a unicameral legislature of elected representatives of the Pakistani province of Sindh, and is located in Karachi, the provincial capital. It was established under Article 106 of the Constitution of Pakistan having a total of 168 seats, with 130 general seats, 29 seats reserved for women and 9 seats reserved for non-Muslims. There was previously a Sind Legislative Assembly in the Sind Province of British India and in the early years of the state of Pakistan. History A large part of Sindh was captured by the British commander General Sir Charles Napier status as a State and became a Commissionerate of India's Bombay Presidency, being controlled by a Commissioner. In 1890, after the Minto reforms, Sindh gained representation for the first time in the Bombay Legislative Assembly, with four members representing it. From that time, a movement to separate Sindh from the Bombay Presidency was established, and in 1935, after a long str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commissioner Karachi
The Commissioner Karachi Division is the top executive of the Karachi Division, overseeing all maters within the Division. The position holder is a Grade-21 or Grade-20 Officer who reports to the Chief Secretary and the Chief Minister. The position is deemed as one of the most important posts in Pakistan. , the Commissioner Karachi Division is Muhammad Iqbal Memon an officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service with the elite rank of Grade-21. The Commissioner Karachi Division is the central authority within the entire Division, with all Deputy Commissioners serving within the jurisdictions of the Division reporting to the Commissioner. Currently there are 7 Districts within the Division, thus 7 Deputy Commissioners report to the Commissioner. Commissioner Karachi is the Chief Controller of Civil Defense within the division, thus responsible for the law and order situation. Roles and powers of the Commissioner Karachi Division The principal workplace of the Commissioner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naimatullah Khan
Naimatullah Khan (1 October 1930 – 25 February 2020) was a Pakistani politician who served as the City Nazim (Mayor) of Karachi from August 2001 to June 2005. Early life and career He graduated from Punjab University with a Masters in Journalism and a Law Degree from Karachi University. He was a lawyer by profession. He was the chairman of the biggest NGO of Pakistan, Alkhidmat Foundation. As Mayor of Karachi, in 2005, he was selected to be a contesting candidate in the ''Top-20 Mayors of the World list''."Worldmayor.com's list of World's top mayors" Retrieved 12 November 2017 Mayor of Karachi [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in the Ortigas Center located in the city of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. The bank also maintains 31 field offices around the world to promote social and economic development in Asia. The bank admits the members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP, formerly the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East or ECAFE) and non-regional developed countries. From 31 members at its establishment, ADB now has 68 members. The ADB was modeled closely on the World Bank, and has a similar weighted voting system where votes are distributed in proportion with members' capital subscriptions. ADB releases an annual report that summarizes its operations, budget and other materials for review by the public. The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) enrolls about 300 students annually in academic institutions locate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Sattar Afghani
Abdul Sattar Afghani ( ur, عبدالستار افغانی; 6 July 1930 – 4 November 2006) was a politician from Karachi, Pakistan. He was twice elected Mayor of Karachi and once an elected member of the National Assembly of Pakistan (MNA). Background Afghani had Persian-speaking Afghan Tajik heritage; his ancestors migrated from Jalalabad, Afghanistan, and settled in Bombay and Karachi. Afghani's family were residents of Karachi's Lyari neighourhood, living near the Pathan Mosque in Moosa Lane. His uncle wanted him to join the Indian National Congress youth wing, but Maulana Maudoodi convinced him to join Jamaat e Islami instead. His mother tongue was Persian, but he was also fluent in other local languages such as Sindhi, Balochi, Gujarati and Pashto. He was an alumnus of the University of Karachi. Political career Mayor of Karachi He was first elected mayor in 1979, serving until 1983. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keamari District
Keamari District ( sd, ڪياماڙي ضلعو, ur, is an administrative district of Karachi Division in Sindh, Pakistan. History Keamari District was created after splitting Karachi West District in 2020. Demographics At the time of the 2017 census, Keamari district had a population of 1,829,837, of which 974,232 were males and 855,383 females. The rural population was 121,954 (6.66%) and urban 1,707,883 (93.34%). The literacy rate is 62.54%: 68.08% for males and 56.10% for females. The majority religion is Islam, with 98.08% of the population. Christianity is practiced by 1.36% and Hinduism by 0.52% of the population. At the time of the 2017 census, 33.57% of the population spoke Pashto, 14.80% Urdu, 12.98% Punjabi, 10.63% Sindhi, 9.08% Hindko, 7.25% Balochi, 3.82% Saraiki as their first language. Administration Keamari district is divided into four subdivisions: Keamari (also called Harbour), Baldia, Mauripur and SITE. Following is the list of four administ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korangi District
Korangi District ( ur, ) is one of the seven administrative districts of Karachi last modified in 2013, part of the Karachi Division in Sindh, Pakistan. Map of Karachi Division History The district was a part of District East in Karachi, which was divided in November 2013. The district is diverse include Baloch, Pashtun, Sindhi, Punjabi and other ethnicities. The district suffers from water crisis and contamination issues. A reverse osmosis plant was inaugurated in Union Council 35 of District Municipal Corporation (DMC) Korangi on 6 March 2017. Demographics At the time of the 2017 census, Korangi district had a population of 2,577,556, of which 1,347,161 were males and 1,229,899 females. The entire population was urban. The literacy rate is 80.19%: 81.56% for males and 78.68% for females. The majority religion is Islam, with 95.90% of the population. Christianity is practiced by 3.51% of the population. At the time of the 2017 census, 61.34% of the population s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malir District
Malir District ( sd, ) is an administrative district of Karachi Division in Sindh, Pakistan. Map of Karachi Division History Before the independence of Pakistan, there were small villages of Sindhi and Kalmati Baloch in the Gadap Town and Malir Town of modern Karachi. Now both towns are developed as the suburbs of the city because of the urban sprawl. Countryside Malir has been regarded in history as the countryside of Karachi City due to its open atmosphere and lush green farms, but now these are no more. Agriculture land Malir was once famous for its fruit and vegetable farms; but, now due to severe scarcity of groundwater, these farmlands are being converted into residential areas, thus increasing urbanization and environmental degradation. The ''Society for Conservation and Protection of Environment'' (SCOPE) has been concerned about drought and desertification in Malir district and has launched a campaign against illegal sand and gravel mining in dry river ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi South District
Karachi South District ( ur, ) is an administrative district of Karachi Division in Sindh, Pakistan. History Karachi South District is the economic backbone of the country. It has Head Offices of many Corporations, Companies and Banks. Chief Secretary House, Governor House, Chief Minister House, Commissioner House, Commissioner Office, Sindh Assembly, High Court, Embassies and Consulates of different countries and other government offices are also located there. The district was abolished in 2000, and was divided into two towns namely: Jamshed Town, and Saddar Town. On 11 July 2011, the Sindh Government restored again Karachi South District. In November 2013, Jamshed Town was added into Karachi East District, after three eastern towns of that district split up to form a new district named Korangi. Now Karachi South comprise Saddar along with Clifton and Defence area. Karachi South is considered to be the most affluent area of the city. mujeeb baloch pm of karachi Demograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi East District
Karachi East District ( ur, ) is an administrative district of Karachi Division in Sindh, Pakistan. Map of Karachi Division History The district was established in 1972. The district was abolished in 2000, and was divided into four towns namely: * Gulshan Town * Jamshed Town * Gulzar-e-Hijri Town * Faisal Cantonment * Feroz Abad Town. On 11 July 2015, the Sindh Government restored again Karachi East District. In November 2013, three eastern towns of Karachi East District separated to form a new District named Korangi also Jamshed Town of Karachi South District was added into this district. Now Karachi East comprises two towns: Jamshed and Gulshan. Demographics At the time of the 2017 census, Karachi East district had a population of 2,875,315, of which 1,506,788 were males and 1,368,002 females. The entire population was urban. The literacy rate is 76.00%: 78.26% for males and 73.49% for females. The majority religion is Islam, with 95.31% of the population. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karachi West District
Karachi West District ( ur, ) is an administrative district of Karachi Division in Sindh, Pakistan. History The District was abolished in 2000 and divided into five towns namely: * Lyari Town *Kemari Town, * SITE Town, * Baldia Town * and Orangi Town. On 11 July 2011 Sindh Government restored again Karachi West District. Published in The News Tribe on 11 July 2011, Retrieved on 7 August 2012 In 2020, was carved out from Karachi West District. So Keamari Town, SITE Town and Baldia Town ended up being part of Kemari District. Lyari became pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
