PM Imran Khan announced Rs 162 billion package for Karachi
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KARACHI - Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a Rs162 billion package for Karachi.
Chairing a meeting in Karachi on Saturday, he said a water conservation drive will be started in the city. Seven projects will be started to resolve the city’s sewerage issues.
Without the development of Karachi, the country cannot progress, said the premier.
He is in Karachi for a two-day visit.
Karachi’s is the country’s economic hub, he said, announcing that to save space in the city, the government will be allowing the construction of high-rise buildings.
The spread of population in Karachi has led to a strain on available resources and facilities, he said. To resolve these issues, we need a new master plan for the city, said PM Khan.