KARACHI- Every citizen should contribute, with a commitment, in the uplift of the metropolis, said the participants of a seminar titled 'Karachi Kay Rang' held here the other day. They said that Karachi is called the mini Pakistan because it generously accommodates people from all over the country hence all of them should contribute their share in the promotion of peace, fraternity, literature, traditional values and clean environment here. They added that present City Nazim has given Karachi a new and modern shape which has been widely acknowledged not only in Pakistan but also across the world. Literary gatherings and better facilities have started bringing back the traditional peace and culture of the city. The youth must work studiously for the betterment and elevation of the metropolis in order to make it a model city in the region. Prof Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, Vice Chancellor University of Karachi, Naib City Nazim Nasreen Jalil, Dr Fatima Hassan, Dr Nomanul Haq, Dr Mehmood Ghaznavi and Dr Rafi Taj spoke at the inugural session of the seminar held at the Arts Auditorium of the Karachi University. In the second session, Rauf Siddiqui, Sindh Minister for Industries, said that Karachi represents not only Pakistan but also the entire Sub-continent. He said, "This city contributes a very large share of revenue to the government of Pakistan. All citizens of the city are obliged to pay their due share to this city." Nasreen Jalil affirmed devotion of the city government to improve the infrastructure of metropolis and carry on developments on a sustained basis. Dr Muhammad Ali Shah, provincial Minister for Sports, said that Karachi serves as the backbone of national economy and carries the pride of having produced great leader like Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and great personalities like Dr A Q Khan, players like Jehangir Khan, Javed Miandad, and Islahuddin. He advised the youth to follow the honesty, hard work and other guiding principles of life to ensure success. Dr Fahmida Riaz said that renowned intellectuals like Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Shaukat Thanvi and Quratul Ain Haider had been residents of this city. In his address, Prof Dr Abuzar Wajidi said that through various periods of time, the city had changed its name from Currachee to Kurrachee, Caranjee to Kolachi Jo Goth and to then to the present one. He added that like its names, the city had also changed its traditions. With its population merely 13,000 in 1813, it accommodates now over 160 million people from diversified cultures, languages and traditions. This city bears the positive trend of change and modernisation and the present city government has efficiently pacified this process. Recalling his memories, Saifur Rehman, President Arts Council Karachi, said that during the initial days of the independence of Pakistan, Karachi was called the "Beauty Queen" in Asia on account of its beautiful and clean environment. Arshad Mahmood, a noted actor and musician, said that among several other honours that Karachi possesses, one is establishment of National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in the city. This academy aims at promoting the real talent in the fields of acting, music and singing. Dr Fatima Hassan, renowned poetess citing a beautiful Urdu poem expressed her affection and sincerity for the city of Karachi. Shoaib Muhammad, former cricketer, said that consistency and self-confidence is the way to growth and victory. Dr Rafia Taj organised this beautifully organised program attended by a large number of students from the department of Mass Communication.