The creation of a new district in Karachi appears to have taken the form of a double-edged sword for the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). It was carved out from the limits of District West and District Council Karachi, and comprised four subdivisions: Mauripur, Harbour, Baldia and Site. These were earlier part of the District Council, Karachi. Malir Deputy Commissioner Ganwhar Khan Laghari, who is also looking after administrative affairs of the District Council, confirmed that these three union councils are no longer part of the District Council. Plans for redressalDeputy Commissioner of the newly formed district, Mukhtiar Abro told the Express Tribune that district administration has been trying its best to improve living conditions of these people.

Source: The Express Tribune August 04, 2021 04:33 UTC