TYRE KILLERS ON U-TURNS

Karachi. Sep 18: City District Government Karachi has started fixing of tyre killers on U turns to stop the motorists going wrong side of the road. These tyre killers will cut the tyres of vehicles trying to cross over them while going in wrong direction.

EDO Transport & Communication Iftikhar Qaimkhani during a visit to signal free corridors and other important roads of the city on Friday said that durable tyre killers were being fixed on u turns on the special directive of City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal who had taken strict notice of the movement of traffic in wrong direction on signal free corridors especially on u turns.

He further said that the construction of these u turns on many roads of the city was aimed at providing convenience to motorists and citizens while traveling on long corridors but the facility is now being used wrongly which has created troubles to citizens.

He said that City Government was taking further measures to improve the transport system of the city on the directives of Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal and all decision in this regard will be implemented.

He also directed for re designing of Nipa Chowrangi so that traffic problems could be solved at this busy junction of the city. EDO T&C also issued instructions for marking of traffic signs at Corridor –III in a much better and visible way for guidance of motorists using this corridor.

Holbrooke Surprised

Development in Karachi: Holbrooke Surprised

The United States envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, has described the development works carried out in Karachi as ‘unbelievable.’ He said that the measures taken by City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal have surprised him.

He expressed these views after having a meeting with City Nazim at Governor House on Wednesday and later talking to media representatives after visiting a CDGK school in an underprivileged area near City Station in Saddar Town.
“I feel much pleasure on the development of Karachi; City Nazim’s measures are surprising,” he commented.

Richard Holbrooke said that the people of Karachi have benefited with these development works and this system should continue.

Holbrooke said that the steps taken for the promotion of trade and business in Karachi would further enhance commercial activities in this part of the world.
“It is a pleasure to meet students in this area of Karachi. When I asked them what they want to become after they grow up, some of them said they want to become doctor, engineer or want to join the Army. Listening to their aspirations has moved me very much.” He also thanked City Nazim for arranging this visit.

Holbrooke also met the business community representatives in Karachi.
“The Nazim has informed me about your problems and we will try to solve these problems, particularly energy crisis,” he said.

Holbrooke assured the traders of his full support for the solution of their problems.
On the occasion, City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal thanked the US envoy for visiting Karachi and taking out some time to meet the children and businessmen in the city.

He said that the people of Karachi have immensely benefited due to the present local government system and they want this system to continue.
(Source NewslineKarachi)

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KARACHI CULTURAL FESTIVALS

The everyday lifestyle of Karachi differs substantially from that of other Pakistani towns. The culture of Karachi is characterized by the blending of Middle Eastern, Central Asian, South Asian and Western influences, as well as the status of the city as a major international business centre. As a whole, there is considerable diversity in culture, and this diversity has produced unique cultural amalgam of its own type. Karachi also hosts the largest middle class stratum of the country.

Karachi is home to some of Pakistan's important cultural institutions. The National Academy of Performing Arts, located in the newly renovated Hindu Gymkhana offers a two year diploma course in performing arts that include classical music and contemporary theatre.

The All Pakistan Music Conference, linked to the 45-year old similar institution in Lahore, has been holding its Annual Music Festival since its inception in 2004. The Festival is now a well-established feature of the city life of Karachi that is awaited anxiously and attended by more than 3000 citizens of Karachi as well as people from other cities.

The Karachi Arts Council (Koocha-e-Saqafat) also has musical performances and Mushaira (poetry recitations). The Kara Film Festival organized annually showcases independent Pakistani and international films and documentaries.