JI Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has attributed the city's persistent problems to administrative inefficiency, insufficient powers for local bodies, and unequal resource distribution. He accused the provincial government of undermining grassroots governance during the inauguration of Khayaban-i-Mehran Road in Sector 11-B, North Karachi, a project completed by the New Karachi Town Municipal Corporation (TMC).
System of Control Rather Than Devolution
Zafar stated that citizens have been deprived for years due to a system that restricts elected local representatives from accessing adequate funds and authority. He termed it a "system of control rather than devolution," emphasizing that town and union council representatives lack the resources to solve public issues despite being closest to the people.
Delays in Major Water Projects
He also criticized delays in major water projects, noting that JI representatives continue to deliver development work despite financial and administrative constraints. This includes road construction and civic improvements in New Karachi.
According to Zafar, the lack of local body powers has exacerbated Karachi's challenges, and he called for a genuine devolution of power to address the city's long-standing issues.
