Karachi: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar Khan has welcomed the Sindh High Court’s decision against the commercialization and illegal occupation of public parks under the guise of Public-Private Partnership (PPP), calling it a victory for the people and a step towards reclaiming public spaces from land mafias.

Monem Zafar Khan expressed these views while talking to a delegation of residents from Clifton Block 2. The delegation visited Idara Noor-e-Haq, the JI Karachi headquarters to express their gratitude to JI for its successful efforts in reclaiming the occupied Umar Sharif Park and restoring its original public status.

Speaking on the occasion, Monem Zafar Khan stated that JI stands firmly with the public at every level. ‘Encroachments on parks, playgrounds, and public facilities are violations of fundamental rights, and we will never tolerate them,’ he asserted. He added the High court’s ruling proved that truth and justice ultimately prevail.

‘JI has always raised its voice for the peo
ple of Karachi and will continue to do so. We will fight the people’s case at every forum,’ he added.

The delegation termed the success in freeing Umar Sharif Park from illegal occupation as the result of JI’s persistent legal and public struggle.

They noted that local residents had long been protesting and pursuing legal action against the encroachment, but had not succeeded until JI took up the issue, both in the public domain and in court.

The residents appreciated JI for taking practical steps and consistently highlighting civic issues. They pledged to continue working alongside JI for the betterment of their locality and the city at large.

JI Karachi Vice Ameer, also happened to KMC Opposition Leader, Saifuddin Advocate, JI South District Ameer Sufyan Dilawar, Karachi Public Aid Committee Secretary Najeeb Ayoubi, along with delegation members Ahmed Faheem Mughal, Razia Siyal, Ameen Faheem, Fazal ur Rehman, Obaid ur Rehman, Alamgir, Anas Khan, Muhammad Salman, and others attended the meeting.