Murtaza Wahab not suitable for office of Karachi administrator: Sindh governor

KARACHI: Expressing concerns over media reports that the provincial government has decided to appoint Murtaza Wahab as the new Karachi administrator, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Thursday said that he was not suitable for the office, ARY News reported.

Talking to ARY News program “11th Hour”, the Sindh governor said,” “I do not think he is fit for office.” The governor said that he would write a letter to the Sindh chief minister tomorrow and would convey his concerns over the matter.

The Sindh governor said that Murtaza Wahab is a political personality, adding that he had not experience in administration. Responding to a question, Imran Ismail said that it was decided in Karachi package that the city administrator will be appoint in consultation with all the state holders.

He maintained that it was decided that Karachi administrator must be an experienced person and he would be given powers.

Earlier today, the Sindh government had decided to appoint Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Law and Environment, Murtaza Wahab, as the new Karachi administrator.

According to sources, the PPP leader and Sindh government spokesperson Wahab would be named the new administrator of Karachi on the directives of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto. The notification of his appointment would be issued next week, sources had said.