Mayor for preserving heritage.

KARACHI -- Mayor Wasim Akhtar stressed the need for making strictest laws for preservation of heritage buildings in Karachi so that these could be saved from demolition. The provincial and federal governments have this responsibility to avert decaying of oldest structures of historical importance.

He expressed these views while speaking as chief guest in the inaugural session of the seminar titled 'Architectural Gems of Karachi' held in the Khaliqdina Hall by Culture and Sports department KMC with the coordination of NED University of Engineering and Technology on Tuesday.

Secretary of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Department Sindh Ghulam Akbar Leghari, former secretary and member advisory committee on heritage Dr. Kaleem-ullah Lashari, Chairperson Architecture and Planning department NED University Prof Dr Anila Naeem, Assistant Prof Saeeduddin, Chairman Finance Committee Nadeem Hidayat Hashmi, Senior Director Culture and Sports Rehan Khan and other officers were also present on this occasion.

The mayor said Rs20 million were earmarked in the current budget for restoration of Khaliqdina Hall to its original shape whereas other historical buildings owned by KMC were also being restored.

He appreciated the seminar said such informative events would prove beneficial especially for the young generations and our students who have to protect our heritage in future.

Akhtar said it was unfortunate that we always treated...