Karachi: Karachi Mayor’s Spokesperson and Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentary Leader in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Karamullah Waqasi, has expressed gratitude to the people of Lyari, UC-8, and Shah Beg Lane following the victory of PPP candidate Khalil Ahmed Hot in the by-election for the Vice-Chairman seat of Union Committee 8. The victory has sparked celebrations across the area, with party workers and supporters expressing joy.

According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Karamullah Waqasi stated that the election result reflected the public’s active participation in the electoral process and their political support at the local level. He addressed party workers during the victory celebrations, emphasizing that despite an unethical campaign by certain opponents, the PPP’s record of development and public service in Lyari was evident.

Waqasi highlighted the PPP’s achievements in Lyari, including the establishment of a medical college, university, hospitals, sports grounds, and essential civic infrastructure. He urged the public to compare these developments with those under previous administrations, specifically referencing the tenures of Jamaat-e-Islami mayors.

Emphasizing the party’s commitment to public service, Waqasi attributed the enduring legacy of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto to his ideology, which continued to inspire the PPP’s political vision under the leadership of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. He affirmed that the PPP remained dedicated to resolving the problems of the people in Lyari.

Waqasi also discussed the ongoing development projects under Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s leadership, expressing confidence that initiatives like the K-III project and the proposed Lyari development programme would bring significant improvements to the lives of local residents. He reiterated the historic relationship between the Bhutto family and Lyari, noting its continued importance to the party’s leadership.

In concluding his remarks, Waqasi congratulated the residents of Lyari and party supporters on the electoral success, calling for unity and a continued focus on public service and organizational solidarity.