KARACHI: Municipal Commissioner sought ban on political advertisement including hoisting flags and banners on properties belonging to Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) ahead of general elections, scheduled for February 8.

In letter to Commissioner Karachi, Municipal Commissioner Afzal Zaidi observed that various political parties were using municipal infrastructure for “Political purposes/advertisement” by installing party flags and banners.

He pointed out that an increase in political wall chalking was witnessed ahead of general elections, which according to him “Gives an untidy look to city but also adds to operational expenses of council”. Zaidi urged Commissioner to instruct all political parties “Not to use municipal infrastructure for political purposes and refrain from hoisting flags and banners on streetlight poles, pedestrian bridges, bridges.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 04 2024

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