Former Karachi mayor Naimatullah Khan passes away

Former Mayor of Karachi Naimatullah Khan passed away on Tuesday at the age of 89 after protracted illness, reported media.

Born in Ajmer Sharif in 1930, he was a student of the journalism programme at Punjab University and was also a law student at the Karachi University. He served as the 26th mayor of Karachi from 2001 to 2005.

A JI spokesperson said the former nazim’s funeral prayers would be offered tomorrow after Zuhar. The funeral prayers would be offered at MA Jinnah Road.

The spokesperson added Khan would be buried after his son and daughter arrive from abroad.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed his condolences at the former nazim’s passing.

Murtaza Wahab said his contribution to the city of Karachi would always be appreciated by the people.

“May Allah SWT bless his soul and give strength to the bereaved family. His contribution to Karachi would always be cherished by the people of the city,” Wahab tweeted.

“Inna lilahe wa inna lilahe rajeoon
Great human being, I had a chance to work with him as leader of opposition when he was nazim Karachi and I was the candidate as Naib Nazim Khi with him in 2005,” tweeted Senator Saeed Ghani.

On the sad demise of Former Nazim e #Karachi, #NaimatUllahKhan Sahab, all the activities of #Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has been called off for today.

— Wasim Akhtar (@wasimakhtar1955) February 25, 2020