Mayor Karachi distributes Rs. 310m among pensioners, launches pension card initiative

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Jul, 2026) Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, distributed pension arrears cheques worth Rs 310 million among retired employees of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and announced the introduction of the KMC Pension Card.

The ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad, Municipal Commissioner KMC Abrar Jaffer, Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentary Leader in the City Council Karamullah Waqasi, Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil Muhammad, Jaman Darwan, President of Peoples Labour Bureau Karachi Division Aslam Samoo, and other officials.

Addressing the cheque distribution ceremony, the Mayor said that resolving the long-standing issues faced by retired KMC employees, which had remained pending for many years, had been a priority of the present city administration.

He stated that due to the flawed policies of previous governments, retired employees had been deprived of their legitimate rights; however, the current elected leadership had taken practical steps to address these issues.

He said that when the present administration assumed office three years ago, KMC had pension liabilities amounting to approximately Rs. 11 billion. Through prudent financial planning and effective investment of available resources, pension arrears of employees who retired between 2013 and 2019 are being cleared in phases, while Rs. 310 million is being disbursed today.

He added that approximately Rs. 6.2 billion in pension arrears still remains to be paid, and work in this regard is progressing rapidly.

He further said that KMC now ensures that all retired employees receive their monthly pension on the first day of every month, and there is currently no outstanding liability against regular pension payments.

The Mayor said that the credit for this achievement goes to the entire City Council, the Deputy Mayor, the Parliamentary Leader, the Deputy Parliamentary Leader, the Peoples Labour Bureau, and all officers and employees who contributed to this effort.

He also revealed that a long-standing financial dispute with the K-Electric had been resolved, as a result of which approximately Rs 1.

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4 billion would be transferred to KMC's account during the current month. He said these funds would also be utilized for the welfare of employees and the citizens of Karachi.

Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that the implementation of the SAP system had significantly enhanced transparency by eliminating fake recruitments and financial irregularities.

He stated that several cases of dual employment in KMC, the Karachi Development Authority (KDA), and other institutions had been identified. Additionally, around 1,200 individuals were found to be getting fake pensions amounting to Rs. 57 million unauthorisedly.

He emphasized that every payment would now be made through a fully digital system to ensure transparency and accountability.

He also announced that retired employees would soon be issued computerized KMC Pension Cards, making the pension disbursement process more convenient.

Highlighting the city's development initiatives, the Mayor said that the present city administration had successfully completed several major infrastructure projects, including Shahrah-e-Bhutto, Korangi Causeway Bridge, Senator Taj Haider Bridge, Karimabad Underpass, Bhains Colony–Ibrahim Hyderi Flyover, and the Azeempura Flyover.

He further announced that two additional flyovers would soon be constructed at the My Kolachi Road railway crossing and near Disco Bakery in Gulshan-e-Iqbal.

He also said that Rs. 200 million had been allocated for development and beautification works around mosques before the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal.

The Mayor stated that he always addresses the media in connection with the inauguration or completion of development projects because his politics is based on public service.

He remarked that these achievements were not the work of any single individual but the result of the collective efforts of the Pakistan Peoples Party and the City Council.

He added that some elements attempt to claim credit for every achievement, but KMC has always fulfilled its responsibilities, continues to do so today, and will keep serving the people of Karachi with the same dedication in the future.