Britain can help Pakistan in various fields, says Wahab

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Deputy High Commissioner Evan Harris met Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab at his office on Friday morning and discussed matters of mutual interest.

Wahab said Britain is a long-standing friend of Pakistan, cooperation between Pakistan and Britain in various fields has always continued, and Britain could help Pakistan in various fields.

He told the British high commissioner about the history of Karachi, its culture and details of the steps taken for development. He said that the historical buildings of Karachi were built during the British era in the subcontinent. The present building of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s Head Office, Frere Hall, Empress Market, Kothari Parade Clifton, Meriwether Tower and other buildings were built during the British period.

These buildings, he said, have now become the hallmark of Karachi. “Work is going on in various sectors to provide quality amenities and the city’s basic infrastructure, including roads, bridges, underpasses, flyovers, and drainage systems are being improved and functional,” he said. “Development works are also going on in all the industrial zones of Karachi.”

The mayor said that Karachi is the centre of the country’s economy and an important city with two international ports and a modern airport. Due to its unique geographical location, Karachi has a special importance in the region, and it connects to the Middle East, Central Asian states and Arab countries. He said that the municipal bodies in Karachi are trying to improve the provision of municipal services because of the importance of the city and its positive results are coming.

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that Karachi is the largest and most important city in Pakistan and the British government wishes for its development. “The development works will be useful for the citizens and standard municipal facilities will be available to the residents of every area of Karachi,” she said.