ISLAMABAD: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Friday called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and briefed him on issues faced by the city.
The prime assured that the federal and provincial governments would extend their cooperation to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) to help resolve the issues confronting Karachi city.
PM Kakar said that being an industrial and commercial hub, Karachi had a significant role in Pakistan’s economic development. He assured to solve the problems of Karachi.
During the meeting, Karachi Mayor briefed the prime minister about the administrative affairs of Karachi.
The prime minister said during his maiden visit to Karachi as caretaker prime minister, he assured to resolve issues faced by traders on a priority basis during an interaction with them.
Mayor Karachi appealed for cooperation from the federal government in the development projects in the city. He said the federal government should release immediate funds for Karachi’s mega projects.
He said Karachi is the economic hub of Pakistan. He said Karachi will develop with the help of all governments.
After the meeting in post on social media site X, formerly Twiiter, Murtaza Wahab said he raised various issues where the federal government can support and solve problems faced by the people of Karachi.
“PM was very receptive & assured complete support. KMC wants to engage with Federal & Provincial organisations,” the mayor said.
