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Eid ul Azha; KMC Announces Fee Reduction for Sacrificial Animals
As Eid ul Azha approaches near, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a significant reduction in the fee for sacrificial animals entering the cattle market.
The decision was made during the KMC general council meeting held on Tuesday, which was chaired by Mayor Murtaza Wahab and attended by Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad and Municipal Commissioner SM Afzal Zaidi.
The council resolved to charge Rs600 for every cow, bull, and camel, down from the previous Rs1,000. The fee for goats and sheep has been reduced by Rs200, from Rs500 to Rs300 per animal.
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This decision is expected to provide relief to citizens who will be purchasing sacrificial animals for Eidul Azha.
In addition to the fee reduction, the council also approved the collection of parking fees from valet services operating outside marriage halls.
According to the resolution, marriage hall administrations will have to pay Rs5,000 to KMC monthly for 400-500 square yards, Rs10,000 for 600 square yards, and Rs15,000 for 1,000 square yards.
The council passed a total of 13 resolutions, including congratulating various individuals on their elections and appointments, and forming a committee to improve KMC hospital services under public-private partnership.
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The council also approved naming the pediatric department of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital after Wasila Jahan.
Furthermore, the council condemned K-Electric’s actions, stating that the company has worsened load shedding in the city and has not increased electricity generation or eliminated load shedding in Karachi despite being privatized for 18 years.
The resolution called for the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to take immediate action against K-Electric and ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply to the citizens of Karachi.
