First session: District Council adopts resolution against Altaf
Demands federal govt to register 'high treason' case against MQM founder
Demands federal govt to register 'high treason' case against MQM founder. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
In its first session, the District Council, Karachi, adopted a resolution condemning Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain's remarks against Pakistan and demanded the federal government to lodge an FIR against him for 'high treason'.
The resolution was moved by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) councillor Mir Abbas Talpur and supported by all the members belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) and independent groups. Thirty five members of the council belong to PPP and its coalition partners while 21 are from PTI and its supporters.
"This house condemns MQM chief's remarks against Pakistan and high treason cases must be registered against him and others who stood by him in this conspiracy," reads the resolution.
"Our house comprises 56 members," Talpur told The Express Tribune. "One remained absent and all others were unanimous against the MQM chief's remarks." He added that the police, Rangers and law enforcement agencies have rendered sacrifices for peace in Karachi but the MQM founder wants to destabilise the city to appease 'international powers'.
During the debate on the resolution, most of the members also demanded that the federal government approach Interpol and bring Altaf back to Pakistan.
Real issues
The introductory session started with Salman Abdullah Murad Baloch in chair in the District Council office. Later, the members vowed to initiate development work in their constituencies focusing on health and education in their areas.
During his speech, Abu Bakar Memon drew the attention of the house towards encroachments in his constituency and asked the other members to join hands in getting the Radio Pakistan building on MA Jinnah Road evacuated by the management of Radio Pakistan. "This is originally the property of District Council, Karachi, and we should get this historical building evacuated," he said, adding that Radio Pakistan has almost been moved to another place but the building is still in their possession.
The members also discussed the issue of ghost teachers and government employees who draw salaries but do not come to work. "The chief minister has asked us to monitor the activities of schools and government hospitals in dispensaries," said Baloch, the District Council chairman. "Each and every member should compile a list of government facilities in her/his respective areas and remain vigilant so that we can play a role to smoothly run these government hospitals and schools."
The council comprises 38 union councils of suburban Karachi, including Malir, Keamari and Gadap areas. The introductory session of the council was then adjourned for an indefinite period.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 6th, 2016.
In its first session, the District Council, Karachi, adopted a resolution condemning Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain's remarks against Pakistan and demanded the federal government to lodge an FIR against him for 'high treason'.
The resolution was moved by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) councillor Mir Abbas Talpur and supported by all the members belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) and independent groups. Thirty five members of the council belong to PPP and its coalition partners while 21 are from PTI and its supporters.
"This house condemns MQM chief's remarks against Pakistan and high treason cases must be registered against him and others who stood by him in this conspiracy," reads the resolution.
"Our house comprises 56 members," Talpur told The Express Tribune. "One remained absent and all others were unanimous against the MQM chief's remarks." He added that the police, Rangers and law enforcement agencies have rendered sacrifices for peace in Karachi but the MQM founder wants to destabilise the city to appease 'international powers'.
During the debate on the resolution, most of the members also demanded that the federal government approach Interpol and bring Altaf back to Pakistan.
Real issues
The introductory session started with Salman Abdullah Murad Baloch in chair in the District Council office. Later, the members vowed to initiate development work in their constituencies focusing on health and education in their areas.
During his speech, Abu Bakar Memon drew the attention of the house towards encroachments in his constituency and asked the other members to join hands in getting the Radio Pakistan building on MA Jinnah Road evacuated by the management of Radio Pakistan. "This is originally the property of District Council, Karachi, and we should get this historical building evacuated," he said, adding that Radio Pakistan has almost been moved to another place but the building is still in their possession.
The members also discussed the issue of ghost teachers and government employees who draw salaries but do not come to work. "The chief minister has asked us to monitor the activities of schools and government hospitals in dispensaries," said Baloch, the District Council chairman. "Each and every member should compile a list of government facilities in her/his respective areas and remain vigilant so that we can play a role to smoothly run these government hospitals and schools."
The council comprises 38 union councils of suburban Karachi, including Malir, Keamari and Gadap areas. The introductory session of the council was then adjourned for an indefinite period.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 6th, 2016.