KARACHI (HRNW) Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab has expressed serious concern over a fire incident at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office, stating that whether a fire breaks out accidentally or is deliberately set can only be determined through a complete and transparent investigation.
Speaking on the outbreak of fire at the KMC head office, the Mayor clarified that files reaching his desk are unsigned, and once signed, they are immediately dispatched to the respective officers’ departments. He remarked, “I avoid leveling baseless allegations, but I hope nobody now comes forward accusing us that important records have been burnt.”
Murtaza Wahab added that the Chief Fire Officer has been tasked with conducting an immediate inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the fire and assess the situation.
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Public and government records represent public assets, and ensuring their physical security and preservation is a primary responsibility of state institutions. Fire incidents in administrative buildings that raise concerns over record preservation directly impact civic transparency and the Right to Information. A swift, unbiased, and transparent investigation into such incidents is necessary to uphold public trust and prevent similar safety lapses in the future.
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Disclaimer: This news report has been compiled based on statements made to the media by Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab and initial official briefings. The exact causes and damages associated with the fire incident will be clarified upon the submission of the final report by the fire department and inquiry committee.
