KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government’s Spokesman and Chief Minister Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Saturday said that we all have to work together to improve the image of Karachi. “Somewhere Karachi’s colors had faded but now the city is changing which is heartwarming.
The marathon is held on occasion of Quaid-e-Azam’s birthday. He said this while inaugurating the Karachi Green Marathon. Foreigners will also be seen taking part in the Karachi Green Marathon next year,” the Administrator expressed these views at Marathon. On this occasion, Administrator Karachi along with the participants of the race also took part in it. The marathon was attended by a large number of citizens from different parts of Karachi. Addressing the closing ceremony, the Administrator said that Karachi is a city of lights and it is waking up somewhere. It is just the beginning, he added.
“I am very happy to see that a large number of children, youth, the elderly and especially women have participated in this marathon, which suggests that the citizens of Karachi like healthy activities. In fact, this event is not to end here, but to make it an annual event so that citizens can participate in it on December 25 every year,” the Administrator said.
He said that all citizens including minorities have full freedom to participate in activities of their own interest. Citizens participated in Karachi Green Marathon under different categories. In the men’s 10 km race, Amir Sohail came first, Akhtar Ali second, Mohammad Sajjad third, Ikram fourth and Waqas fifth.
In the women’s 10 km race, Farah came first, Rabia Ashiq second, Sehrish third, Nimra Iqbal fourth and Sara Munir fifth. In the women’s 5 km race, Raheela came first, Iram second, Maria third, Iqra fourth and Ramaria fifth. Similarly, Israr Khattak won the first position in the men’s 5 km race Certificates and shields along with cash prizes of Rs. 75,000, Rs. 50,000, Rs. 35,000, Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 were also presented to the successful participants. Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab distributed prizes among the successful participants and congratulated them on their success.