Karachi: Municipal Commissioner Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Abrar Jafer, highlighted the evolution of Karachi’s municipal system during a visit by participants from the Punjab Local Government Academy. The visit was part of the Third Mandatory Promotion Training (MPT) Programme aimed at imparting practical knowledge of municipal affairs to assistant directors from Lalamusa.

According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the delegation, including Senior Director Coordination to the Mayor Akhlaq Ahmed Yousufzai and Finance Adviser Gulzar Abro, gathered at the KMC head office to gain insights into urban administration and the administrative procedures of municipal institutions. The focus was on enabling participants to benefit from shared experiences in their professional roles and fostering an exchange of experiences between municipal institutions in Punjab and Karachi.

Municipal Commissioner Jafer provided a detailed account of Karachi’s historical and administrative journey, tracing its development from a small fishing settlement to a major economic hub. He emphasized the city’s transformation during British rule, which saw the expansion of its port and urban infrastructure. He also recounted the evolution of municipal institutions, from the establishment of a Conservancy Board in 1846 to the present-day Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.

The visit concluded with the presentation of a commemorative shield to the head of the visiting delegation, underscoring the significance of understanding municipal history and administrative evolution to appreciate the city’s development and civic services.