HMC looks after local government system of the towns of Hyderabad city and Latifabad.

Jinnah Hall has historical significance and it is the meeting place for Hyderabad city council sessions.

According to Sindh Local Government Ordinance (SLGO) 2001, three new districts (formerly its talukas) were made in 2005.

[5][6] City of Hyderabad underwent major development during the tenure of Kunwar Naveed Jamil.

The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party has separated Qasimabad district from the HMC to create the 27-ward municipal committee.