City District Government of Karachi

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City District Government of Karachi (CDGK), formerly Karachi Metropolitan Corporation is responsible for the administration of Karachi, Pakistan's largest city.

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[edit] History - Time line

Main article: History of Karachi
  • In 1846 when the Karachi had only about 9,000 citizens, a Cholera epidemic spread and to combat this infectious disease a Conservancy Board was established in the city.
  • In 1852 this Conservancy Board was changed into a Municipal Commission.
  • In 1853 KMC was upgraded and made a Municipal Committee.
  • In 1878 the Bombay District Municipal Act 1837 was extended to Sindh and included the urban area of Karachi. The Municipality levied for the first time House Tax on Property owners, setting an example to other cities in the sub-continent. This paved the way for the beginning of District Taxation in the field of Local Government and Finance.
  • In 1927 the structure and foundation of the present building was laid and the building completed in January, 1932 in the presence of citizens of Karachi.
  • In 1933 City of Karachi Municipal Act was promulgated. The Municipality of Karachi was given the status of Municipal Corporation and the position of President / Vice President were replaced by Mayor / Dy. Mayor respectively.

The Corporation consisted of 57 Councilors from amongst different communities of Muslim, Hindu and Parsi, residing in Karachi. Mr. Jamshed Naserwanji was elected the first Mayor of the city. He had earlier served as elected President for about 20 years.

  • In 1947 Pakistan was declared a separate state and Karachi was designated as the Capital of Pakistan. Hakeem Muhammad Ahsan being the Mayor received Quaid-e-Azam at Karachi Airport.
  • In 1976 Karachi Municipal Corporation was upgraded to Metropolitan Corporation.
  • In 1987 Zonal Municipal Committee were created in Karachi.
  • In 1994 the zonal committee were again merged in KMC.
  • In 1996 Five District Municipal Corporations ( D.M.C.) were created.
  • On August 14, 2001 under to Devolution Plan City District Government Karachi came into being with 18 Town Administration and 178 Union Councils. Mr. Naimatullah Khan was elected the first Nazim of the city.

[edit] Presidents (Administrators)

[edit] Commissioners-in-Sind

[edit] Collectors of Karachi

  • 1859 - Lt. A.F. Bellasis
  • 1860 - Capt. J.B. Dunsterville
  • 1861 - Major J.B. Dunsterville
  • 1862 - Capt. C.J Kemball
  • 1863 - Major W. Southey
  • 1863 - H. Erskine, Esq
  • 1864 - Major W. Southey
  • 1864 - Lt. J.E. Armstrong
  • 1865-1866 - Major W.R. Lambert
  • 1867 - Major W. Southey
  • 1867-1869 - Major W.R. Lambert (Lt. Col from 1869)
  • 1869 - Major L.D.A. Dunsterville
  • 1869-1870 - Major G.B. Tyrwhitt

[edit] Directors

Following is the list of city Martial Law Administrators of Karachi.

No. Name of Administrator Office Duration
1 Mr. Mumtaz Ahmed Khan (CSP) Nov 14, 1960 to May 24, 1961
2 Syed Munir Hussain (CSP) May 25, 1961 to Aug 28, 1961
3 Brigadier (Rtd.) Mirza Hamid Hussain (Pak Army) Aug 28, 1961 to Jan 31, 1963
4 Mr. Muhammad Ziauddin Khan (CSP) Feb 8, 1963 to Apr 12, 1964
5 Syed Sardar Ahmad (CSP) Apr 13, 1964 to Oct 31, 1964
6 Mr. Muahammad Ziauddin (CSP) Nov 2, 1964 to Feb 7, 1966
7 Mr. Perviaz Ahmad But (CSP) Feb 2, 1966 to Aug 11, 1968
8 Mr. Abrar Hassan Khan (T.Pak) (CSP) Sep 16, 1968 to Jan 15, 1971

[edit] Mayors

Following is the list of city mayors of Karachi.

No. Name of Mayor Office Duration
1 Mr. Jamshed Nusserwanji Mehta Nov 1933 to Aug 1934
2 Mr. Teakum Dass Vadhumull Aug 30, 1934 to May 03, 1935
3 Mr. Qazi Khuda Buksh May 03, 1935 to May 09, 1936
4 Mr. K.B. Aradsher H. Mama May 09, 1936 to May 04, 1937
5 Mr. Durgha Das B. Adwani May 04, 1937 to May 06, 1938
6 Mr. Hatim A. Alvi May 06, 1938 to May 05, 1939
7 Mr. R.K. Sidhwa May 05, 1939 to May 07, 1940
8 Mr. Lalji Malhootra May 07, 1940 to May 06, 1941
9 Mr. Hashim Gazdar May 06, 1941 to May 08, 1942
10 Mr. Soharab K.H. Katrak May 08, 1942 to May 11, 1943
11 Mr. Shambo Nath Molraaj May 11, 1943 to May 10, 1944
12 Mr. Yousaf Abdullah Haroon May 10, 1944 to May 08, 1945
13 Mr. Manual Musqutta May 08, 1945 to May 01, 1946
14 Mr. Wishram Das Dewan Das May 09, 1946 to May 09, 1947
15 Mr. Hakeem Muhammad Ahsan May 09, 1947 to May 25, 1948
16 Khan Bahadur Allah Buksh Gabol April 1951 to Jan 10, 1953 [1]
17 Mr. Mahmood A. Haroon Jan 19, 1954 to May 26, 1955
18 Mr. Al-Haj Malik Bagh Ali May 26, 1955 to May 29, 1956
19 Mr. Siddique Wahab May 29, 1956 to Dec 14, 1956
20 Khan Bahadur Allah Buksh Gabol May 1961 to Oct 1962 [2]
21 Mr. Abdul Satter Afghani Nov 09, 1979 to Nov 07, 1983
22 Mr. Abdul Satter Afghani Nov 07, 1983 to Feb 12, 1987
23 Dr. Farooq Sattar Jan 09, 1988 to Jul 27, 1992

[edit] Nazims

Following is the list of city Nazims of Karachi.

No. Name of Nazim Office Duration
1 Mr. Naimatullah Khan Aug 14, 2001 to May 2005
2 Syed Mustafa Kamal Oct 17, 2005 to date

[edit] Projects

[edit] See also

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Departments of the City District Government Karachi
Mayors · City Council · Karachi Building Control Authority · Karachi Water and Sewerage Board · Karachi Development Authority


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Economy
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Hotels and Shopping Center
Avari Towers, Sheraton Hotel, Makro[3], Awami Markaz, Meena Bazar, Beach Luxury Hotel, Pearl Continental Hotel, Marriott Hotels, Hotel Jabees, Hotel Mehran, Hotel Sarawan, Gulf Hotel, Grand Mercure Karachi Airport Hotel, Carlton Hotel, Hotel Faran, Hotel Metropole, Regent Plaza Hotel, Hotel sofitel
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National Academy of Performing Arts, Hyderabad Colony, National Arts Council, Chand Raat of Karachi, National Stadium, City Sports Complex, Women Sports Complex, UBL Sports Complex, A. O. Cricket Stadium, KCCA Cricket Ground, Karachi Gymkhana Field, DHA Cricket Stadium, Hockey Club of Pakistan, UBL Hockey Ground, KPT Sports Complex, Jahangir Khan Roshan Khan Squash Complex, DHA Asif Nawaz Squash Complex, PIA Squash Complex , Peoples Football Stadium, Polo Grounds, Karachi Gymkhana, Sindh Club, Karachi Club, Karachi Yacht Club, Muslim Gymkhana, Arabian Sea Country Club, Karachi Golf Club, Defence Golf Course, PNS Karsaz Golf Course
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[edit] References

  1. ^ Behram Sohrab H.J. Rustomji, Karachi 1839-1947 A Short History of the Foundation and Growth of Karachi in Karachi During the British Era Two Histories of A Modern City, Oxford University Press, Karachi, 2007 Pg 105

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