During the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected local government representatives, an unusual situation occurred when Assistant Commissioner Hazim Bangwar of North Nazimabad administered the oath in English, causing confusion among the newly elected officials.
The recently elected local body delegates, union council chairmen, and vice-chairmen in Karachi took their oaths on Monday. Among those taking the oath was Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the chairman of Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi.
During the ceremony, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman noticed that his fellow representatives were perplexed by the oath being administered in English. He interrupted Bangwar, demanding that the oath be given in Urdu, which is one of the official languages of Pakistan, along with Sindhi and English.
Despite the availability of Urdu and Sindhi as language options, Bangwar, who is a musician and composer, chose to administer the oath in English. Bangwar, a 29-year-old provincial management services (PMS) officer serving as an assistant commissioner, gained popularity for his vibrant personality and diverse interests.
Known as the “cool” assistant commissioner, Bangwar is committed to supporting education, environmental conservation, animal welfare, and emergency response activities in Pakistan. He has actively collaborated with numerous local and international non-profit organizations, including WWF, SOS, Oceana, Amnesty International, Dar Ul Sakoon, Project Aware, and PETA.
Through his foundation, the Hazim Bangwar Foundation (HBF), he aims to address a wide range of social issues.
