Islamabad, Aug 4: Khalid Haider Shah, the Additional Chief Secretary for Local Government of Sindh, has praised the CLICK project’s transformative efforts in revitalizing Karachi’s towns and union councils.
According to specifics, during a high-level meeting at the Urban Immovable Property Tax Office, Shah emphasized the project’s continuous commitment to improving the city’s infrastructure, which is backed by the World Bank.
Shah emphasized throughout the discussion that the development projects that the elected government is proposing must go beyond simple upkeep. He advocated for actions that would greatly improve the city’s attractiveness and stature, in line with the main objectives of the CLICK project. These officials’ cooperative efforts highlight the integrated approach to urban development that the CLICK project promotes.
Declaring that the Sindh cabinet had authorized the transfer of property tax collection responsibilities to the Sindh Local Government Department, Secretary Excise Salim Rajput made a key policy announcement. With this modification, all towns will be able to consistently collect property taxes, guaranteeing a consistent flow of funds for current and upcoming urban development initiatives.
Asif Jan Siddiqui, the project director, went into detail about the technology innovations being applied by the CLICK project. He said that in order to improve efficiency and streamline operations, towns all over Karachi, including the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), will now make use of the cutting-edge SAP system software.
The endeavors of the CLICK project signify a noteworthy advancement in the metamorphosis of Karachi’s urban terrain, cultivating a cooperative milieu among diverse government agencies and using technological ingenuity to accomplish sustainable development.
