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Residents of Karachi Strongly Oppose Sindh High Court’s Decision for Setting up Girls Medical College at Mohatta Palace

by Laiba
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Last week, the Sindh Court ordered Mohatta Palace, also known as Qasr-e-Fatima, into a medical and dental college for girls. The decision came late after a long-standing feud over the heritage property of late Fatima Jinnah.

Mohatta Palace Museum is located in Karachi’s Clifton area currently used for cultural shows and events. The palace was built in 1927 by a Hindu businessman, Shivratan Mohatta, before the partition. It was designed by Agha Ahmed Hussain, the first Muslim architect of the sub-continent of the 24 architectural firms in the 20th century. It was Shivratan Mohatta’s posh seaside summer home.

Justice Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan gave the order after the pursuer (relatives of Fatima Jinnah) and defendants (Shireen Jinnah Charitable Trust) agreed to peacefully settle the dispute and approve setting a medical and dental college for girls.

Following the news, residents of Karachi strongly opposed Sindh High Court’s decision on turning a heritage building into a college.

Dr Kaiser Bengali strongly opposed the idea. He said, “it should remain a museum and site for cultural activities.”

Former Member of Pakistan Parliament, Farahnaz Ispahani said Mohatta Palace should remain as it is for cultural events. “Karachi has a lot of unused buildings or space to build a purpose built medical college.”

Freelance journalist Afia Salam said, “This [Mohatta Palace] is a heritage building.. a museum that gives education about history, art and culture to people. Girls medical colleges can be established just anywhere and named after her [Fatima Jinnah].”

Civil Rights Lawyer Shahab Usto petitioned on social media to save Mohatta Palace. He said in a tweet, “If you can’t make history, then at least don’t destroy its glorious remnants!”

‘UNESCO must take notice to prevent the site from destruction,” says a user on Twitter.

Daughter of politician Murtaza Bhutto, writer and columnist Fatima Bhutto said on Twitter,” You’ve got to be joking.”

There is no logic in converting the heritage building into a medical college, said a user.

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