Karachi: In a recent statement, Karamullah Waqasi, the spokesperson for the Mayor of Karachi’s political affairs, criticized the Jamaat-e-Islami party for its past governance failures and urged them to reflect on their own record before critiquing the current administration. Waqasi highlighted several ongoing development projects in Karachi under the leadership of Mayor Murtaza Wahab and stressed the importance of constructive criticism in political discourse.

According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Karamullah Waqasi responded to comments made by Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Munim Zafar, by pointing out the party’s historical governance issues. Waqasi accused Jamaat-e-Islami of failing to develop the city during their terms in office in 1979, 1983, and 2001, claiming their time in power led to the stagnation of institutional development and city planning. He contrasted this with the current projects being undertaken to improve infrastructure and public services under the current city administration.

Waqasi also criticized the performance of town chairmen from Jamaat-e-Islami, whom he accused of being inactive and neglectful of their duties, particularly in maintaining the inner roads of the city. In contrast, he praised the efforts of the current administration, listing several projects such as Jinnah Hospital, Civil Hospital, various transportation initiatives including the Green Line and Orange Line, and a new canal project aimed at improving water supply to Karachi.

He emphasized that the current administration’s efforts, led by Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab and guided by the vision of Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, are focused on addressing the city’s challenges and improving the quality of life for its residents.

Waqasi’s statements reflect an ongoing political debate in Karachi over accountability and the effectiveness of city governance, highlighting the contrasting approaches between the current city administration and its predecessors.