Thanks for the link & congrats to Mr. Kamal! Also, as Sa1eem suggested only if MQM can reform itself & give up terrorism, sectarianism, and provincialism, and replace mafia don/ex-taxi driver with some capable leadesr, like Kamal…they can do lot of good for the country. 
Re: Karachi Nazim, Mustafa Kamal placed among top-three world mayors.
The best mayor Karachi ever had was Mr. Jamshed!
Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mr. Mehta was popularly known as the uncrowned king of Karachi and the prophet of the poor…
Celebrating the 54th death anniversary of Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta (who served as the mayor of Karachi before Independence and is known for his contribution to the downtrodden), the Theosophical Order of Service (TOS) organized a commemoration meeting last week.
The TOS, has 252 members in its fold, and they are currently funding the education of 425 children in Mumbai. “The TOS was founded by Dr. Annie Besant, in 1908. Jamshed Mehta considered Annie Besant to be his spiritual mother, and he was a great believer in the need for education. Therefore, he donated around 60 lakhs for sponsoring the education of more than 2,000 children. Other than this, he also contributed to the welfare of harijans, lepers and animals. Mr. Mehta had worked with Jawarharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi and others for our Home Rule movement. For these efforts and contributions, every year on his death anniversary, we hold a meeting,” said Rusi Todiwalla, Chairman of the Sponsorship Committee of TOS.
The meeting was held at the Sir J. J. School, which serves as the office of TOS. The chief guest was Mahrukh Kharas (well known in the corporate world). She spoke of the late Jamshad Mehta’s services to the poor, sick and downtrodden especially lepers, in India and Pakistan. The other speakers included members of TOS - Bejon Desai, Vispi Dastur, Sheroo Panthaki, Dr. Viraf Dalla and Hasna Rathod. Describing Mehta as an ideal theosophist, a true Zoroastrian and a great philanthropist, the speakers extolled his virtues and fondly remembered his contributions towards the welfare of the people of India and Pakistan. “Mr. Mehta was popularly known as the uncrowned king of Karachi and the prophet of the poor,” recalled Toddywalla
Well, federation rely on taxes from Karachi. This year federation is expecting around Rs1350 billion in federal tax collection (for year 2008-09) and Karachi contribution in that collection is most likely going to around Rs 1000 billion. Federal government is going to distribute around Rs 650 billion from that collection to provinces, and Sindh province (including Karachi) would get around Rs 150 to 175 billion out of that Rs 650 billion ... or 15 percent of what got collected from Sindh (around Rs 1000 billion).
Everywhere in the world, distribution of funds by federal government takes into account contribution as well as other factors different from population, except Pakistan where major criteria of contribution is population. Actually, Pakistan has to change system of fund distribution that takes into account not only contribution (because of that Sindh loses a lot), but also area as well as level of development, because big area and low development needs more fund for development (and in this respect, balochistan loses a lot).
But then, you are right that regardless of fund, a dynamic, hard working, energetic and visionary Mayor can have lot of impact on development of a city, else a corrupt mayor with little energy and dynamism would let a city run down regardless of availability of funds. I think that if more funds were available, more of Karachi problems would have got solved by now under this Mayor. Anyhow, Mustafa Kamal as Mayor did quite well and utilised scarce available resources quite effectively and efficiently.
There you go again...I have refuted your claims regarding the share of Karachi in tax collections upteen times with detailed figures from CBR sites...now you have made the most idiotic claim of Karachi's share at 1000 billion out of 1350 billion...74%....thinking I probably left the forum and nobody will refute your lies...I thought after upteen times you will not post the same lies which have been proven wrong several times in the past...without any proof of your figures except some separatist Sindhi web sites....but again there is no other guy like Saleem...you can expect anything from this person...
well done, i am not a great fan of his master, but he seems to be guy upto the job. also removed the misconception of Punjab/Lahore developed at the cost of Karachi! With right people at right place get things done! and blame doesnt get shifted.
bravo to Nazim Kamal! keep it going and make karachi even safer and cleaner place to live!
Exactly...
The good thing about this is, as many may remember the earlier Nazim of Karachi, he did worked hard and raise the standards, Mustafa Kamal have worked even harder, and with the coming of any new nazim, he shall be bound to keep the standards upto the mark if not raised...
Re: Karachi Nazim, Mustafa Kamal placed among top-three world mayors.
^^ i wish that happens and good work keep getting done on time for Karachi!
Well, federation rely on taxes from Karachi. This year federation is expecting around Rs1350 billion in federal tax collection (for year 2008-09) and Karachi contribution in that collection is most likely going to around Rs 1000 billion. Federal government is going to distribute around Rs 650 billion from that collection to provinces, and Sindh province (including Karachi) would get around Rs 150 to 175 billion out of that Rs 650 billion ... or 15 percent of what got collected from Sindh (around Rs 1000 billion).
before we discuss any further, please provide source to back up you grossly self analysed figures.
Re: Karachi Nazim, Mustafa Kamal placed among top-three world mayors.
Please dont ask him for evidence, he'll dub you as a ganja thug supporter or being on imran khans payroll.
Well the first Bhutto Government (1972-1977) also spent generously on Karachi and constructed some mega structure of that time: I would mention following three:
- Liaqatabad Super Market
- Liaqatabad Subway
- Dual carraige way bridge at Teen Hatti.
I was too little at that time :D. Anyway, I didn't know "1." is govt property. 2&3 may be a big-hit in 70s probably because there wasn't as much spening on such projects back then??
Why don’t you do some of your own research and give me reliable information on percentage of federal tax collected from different provinces of Pakistan than we can see how it goes. Else, accept what I wrote is true. The reason is that, from my past experience, if I give you any reference, you might say that it is unreliable (actually, I have already provided references quite a few time in my past posts that says that contribution of Karachi-Sindh in Pakistan federal tax collection is over 70 percent, that comes to around Rs 1000 billion if tax collected is 1350 billion) … or would forget the argument. .. So, I think you better do the research, provide information with reference that is reliable to you and acceptable to me, and negate my figures
This year tax collection target is increased from Rs 1250 billion to Rs 1350 billion. Karachi tax collections are showing strong growth performance:
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008%5C11%5C11%5Cstory_11-11-2008_pg5_6
RTO Karachi’s direct tax collection up 35%
KARACHI: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Karachi of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has witnessed 35 percent growth in the direct tax collection during July to October 2008 as compared to corresponding period of the pervious fiscal year.
According to the provincial statistics made available to Daily Times on Monday, the RTO Karachi has collected revenue of Rs 30.926 billion on the account of direct taxes in the first four months of the current financial year 2008-09, while it amassed Rs 22.992 billion in the same months of last fiscal year 2007-08. On year-on-year terms, the RTO Karachi has recorded significant increase of 51 percent as it received Rs 8.0321 billion in October 2008 as against Rs 5.321 in October 2007.
Tax officials in the RTO told that the pace of revenue growth has increased in the previous month as the massive department has collected tax with returns coupled with the revenue received through Areas Settlement and Investment Schemes of the FBR. Officials claim that the effective monitoring of withholding tax has been strict in the jurisdiction by RTO, as the board-in-council has revised upward its target at Rs 1,358 billion for 2008-09. They added that the board will also review the target of its regional taxes department including RTO Karachi which it can easily achieve if the current pace of revenue collection continues in the remaining month of the fiscal year. staff report
*Mustafa Kamal shoud be promoted to be the governor of Sindh and Naib City Nazim should take the Nazim position in Karachi. *
Re: Karachi Nazim, Mustafa Kamal placed among top-three world mayors.
Most commercial capitals contribute more then they receive..resource distribution is never based on revenue.
Also the comparison is flawed the Baloch can argue that they get virtually a fraction of ALL spending, but not so in karachi it does indirectly benefit from spending in the navy , state bank all karachi based. Which doesn't show in the figures cited.
Still I agree that Karachiites has suffered from a lack of investment in the 1969-1999 period and the misuse of laws like the quote system.
The Fake Story - World’s 2nd Best Mayor | Pakistan Politics
The Fake Story - World’s 2nd Best Mayor
Category Featured Articles | Posted on November 12, 2008
One of the most highlighted news by several media entities reported the nomination of Mustafa Kamal as the World’s Second Best Mayor by the Foreign Policy Magazine.
Based on a quick investigation, it was revealed that this story was a misleading and was actually fabricated to be used as a propaganda tool by MQM. In fact, Karachi has been ranked at 57th out of 60 global cities by the Foreign Policy Magazine at their website.
Please also note that Mustafa Kamal’s name was only mentioned as the “Mayor of City Ranked at 57″ in the world and there was NO ranking of any Mayors by the the FP Magazine.
----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:35 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Verification of News item Referred to FOREIGN POLICY
Dear Sir/Madam,
It has been reported in some media entities in Pakistan that Mustafa Kamal (Mayor of Karachi) has been ‘Ranked’ as # 2 in the best Mayors of the world by your organisation. Can you please verify this news item. Also what is the criteria for Ranking of Mayors ?
Thanks and Regards,
Admin PKPolitics
-----Reply from Foreign Policy Magazine-----
Dear Sir/Madam,
To clarify, the mayor’s mention in our magazine was not a ranking. Although Kamal was mentioned in a sidebar called ‘Mayors of the Moment’ in the article, ‘The 2008 Global Cities Index,’ this mention was not meant as a ranking per se. Rather, we meant to highlight city executives doing innovative things against enormous odds. While we applaud Kamal’s efforts, his mention in our magazine was only a small part of a larger article that ranked the world’s most global cities (Karachi ranked #57).
I hope this explains your question. Please feel free to reach me with any concerns or comments.
Sincerely,
xxxx xxxxxxx
Media & Public Relations Coordinator
FOREIGN POLICY magazine
Re: Karachi Nazim, Mustafa Kamal placed among top-three world mayors.
Oops!
Re: Karachi Nazim, Mustafa Kamal placed among top-three world mayors.
Probably its the case of miss-reading and comprehending english by MQM folks.
The website says that:
"Here’s how three of the world’s top mayors are climbing the ladder: "
It does not say these are the mayors ranked 1 to 3.
I guess someone is deliberately taking to make it a fake story.
Karachi as a city is ranked at 57, but Mustafa Kamal is still ranked among the top Mayors of a major city:
The Mayors of the Moment
No city globalizes on its own. But with shrewd investments and smart urban planning, a mayor can help turn a regional player into a global powerhouse. Here’s how three of the world’s top mayors are climbing the ladder:
Read Full article here: Foreign Policy: The 2008 Global Cities Index
Following is the clarification of the magzine official’s themselves…although I have personal high regards for Mustafa Kamal and always admired the guy…but the story it seems has fizzled out!!!
----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:35 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Verification of News item Referred to FOREIGN POLICY
Dear Sir/Madam,
It has been reported in some media entities in Pakistan that Mustafa Kamal (Mayor of Karachi) has been ‘Ranked’ as # 2 in the best Mayors of the world by your organisation. Can you please verify this news item. Also what is the criteria for Ranking of Mayors ?
Thanks and Regards,
Admin PKPolitics
-----Reply from Foreign Policy Magazine-----
Dear Sir/Madam,
To clarify, the mayor’s mention in our magazine was not a ranking. Although Kamal was mentioned in a sidebar called ‘Mayors of the Moment’ in the article, ‘The 2008 Global Cities Index,’ this mention was not meant as a ranking per se. Rather, we meant to highlight city executives doing innovative things against enormous odds. While we applaud Kamal’s efforts, his mention in our magazine was only a small part of a larger article that ranked the world’s most global cities (Karachi ranked #57).
I hope this explains your question. Please feel free to reach me with any concerns or comments.
Sincerely,
xxxx xxxxxxx
Media & Public Relations Coordinator
FOREIGN POLICY magazine
yazdi, yaar there you go crashing the “feel good” party. 
I guess there must be plenty of disappointed fans of the mayor…
yazdi, yaar there you go crashing the "feel good" party. :D I guess there must be plenty of disappointed fans of the mayor...
We meant to highlight city executives doing innovative things against enormous odds. While we applaud Kamal's efforts......
I guess you forgot to read the above line... One should appreciate the efforts of any one who does better for this country... Ranking does not always matter.:D
We meant to highlight city executives doing innovative things against enormous odds. While we applaud Kamal's efforts......
I guess you forgot to read the above line... One should appreciate the efforts of any one who does better for this country... Ranking does not always matter.:D
Agree with you!
We meant to highlight city executives doing innovative things against enormous odds. While we applaud Kamal's efforts......
I guess you forgot to read the above line... One should appreciate the efforts of any one who does better for this country... Ranking does not always matter.:D
True, but this is what you call clutching at straws (for many here who were trying to make huge deal out of nothing) aka trying to find reasons to feel hopeful about a situation when there is no real cause for hope. :D