Karachi Mayor, Murtaza Wahab, has announced a financial aid of 1 crore rupees for the family of the late Firefighter Fareed, who lost his life in the line of duty. Murtaza Wahab, along with other officials, visited the family’s residence, offered condolences, and expressed his deepest sympathies. The announcement comes as a response to the severe criticisms faced by the Karachi Fire Department’s audit report, which highlighted multiple shortcomings and expressed concerns that similar incidents may occur in the future. According to the report, the audit was conducted to assess the department’s preparedness to tackle potential emergencies.
The Mayor announced that the family of the late Firefighter Fareed would receive a monthly stipend, as well as a job for the wife, and that the education expenses of their children would be borne by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC). In a statement, the Mayor praised the late Firefighter Fareed for his bravery, courage, and dedication to his duty. He also announced that the fire station in the city would be named after the late Firefighter Fareed as a tribute to his services.
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