Gulshan Iqbal Town Karachi

Karachi: Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL) has recently inaugurated a new branch in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi. The inauguration ceremony was graced by senior management officials and prominent professionals. This new branch will create great convenience and provide a wide range of Takaful services to a vast number of consumers, living in Gulshan e Iqbal and surrounding areas. The Zonal Head of TDT (Individual) – Mr. Haq Nawaz stated that; “The opening of this new branch is a significant milestone in the progressive journey of the company, as it reflects the company’s customer-centric approach, by enhancing the outreach and ‘accessibility’ for our valuable customers. The opportunity to continue the company’s high quality customer service is very exciting for me, as we continue to expand to new locations all over the country.” Mr. Kamran Saleem – CFO of PQFTL, while congratulating the team for this successful endeavour said; “With these new branches, we’re not simply expandi

The district municipal corporations (DMC) on Wednesday initiated a dog culling campaign in several parts of the port city. Initiated in Pehlwan Goth and Gulshan-e-Iqbal areas, the campaign was expanded to other localities such as Gulistan-e-Johar, Lines Area and Khudadad Colony where scores of canines were killed by administering poison. Local authorities said that they were ‘compelled’ to start the campaign in the wake of rabies-related deaths and increasing complaints of dog-bites. The unchecked increase in the number of stray dogs and the shortage of anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) led to a rise in the number of deaths caused by the virus.

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Dr. Muhammed Farooq Sattar inaugurated newly constructed cricket stadium and Hamid Badayuni Family park in P.I.B Colony on Saturday. City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal, Haq Parast MNA Abdul Rashid Godel, Gulshan Town Nazim Wasey Jalil, Naib Town Nazim Shoaib Akhtar were also present on this occasion. The town administration has completed these projects with a cost of Rs15million. Talking to media representatives on this occasion Dr. Farooq Sattar said that various problems on national level could be solved with the delegation of more powers to city and district government. He said that Karachi is the 12 biggest city of the world and the city is playing its role in developing national economy for which the citizens of Karachi deserve praise. He said that the provision of sports and recreational facilities to people was part of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement manifesto. As the captain of team City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has performed excellent work.

Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town Nazim Muhammad Wasi Jalil inspected the installation of new water lines in town. New water line for the residents of UC-I; i.e. from Meeran Shah Road to Amer Khusro Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town is being installed with an estimated cost of Rs3.70million. According to details town residents had been suffering from a great shortage of water due to broken water line. To cope over the problem town authorities Okayed the project of new water supply line.

Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town Nazim Muhammad Wasay Jalil has presented town’s surplus budget of Rs1166m for the year 2009-2010. The budget session was held at local hotel yesterday. Convener Council, Naib Town Nazim Shoaib Akhtar, TMO Shafiq Rehman, members’ council was also present. Town Nazim addressing on the occasion said that the budget was presented with the assistance and suggestion from Council’s committee. He said town administration would earn Rs450m from matching grant from Sindh Government, Rs470m from share of property tax from CDGK, Rs246m from own revenue generation of Gulshan Iqbal Town, etc. Town Nazim further said town has allocated Rs797m for the developments projects. He said for the solid waste Rs60m have been allocated, and for development for parks, playground and swimming pool Rs62.80m. He said in current fiscal year, for repair and maintenance Rs15m have been allocated, for construction of roads, streets and footpaths Rs275.50m, for streetlights Rs460m, for the developm