INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday announced Rs162 billion package for Karachi, stressing the need for a chalking out a master-
plan for nation's commercial hub.The prime minister said as many as 18 projects would be undertaken under Karachi package including 10 for
"A master-plan is required to solve the problems facing Karachi," the premier said at a press briefing.Prime minister Khan also underscored
the need for vertical development in order to stop expansion of the city which he said become an obstacle in providing basic amenities.He
said the government would also construction of high-rise buildings in the city to restrain the expansion."Karachi seems like a concrete
slab," he said and urged the Sindh government to preserve green areas in the city."There is a need to stop Karachi from further expansion,"
he said, adding that his government would hammer out a master-plan.Talking about water shortage, he said no campaign was launched in the
He said big water reservoir could be built by saving water.He said Karachi's development was vital for the development of the entire
country .The prime minister said the Sindh government was responsible for looking after the city.The prime minister also inaugurated Bagh
Ibn-e-Qasim and lauded Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar for launching the project.The Prime Minister, who is on a two-day visit to the
metropolis, shall also hold important assembly regarding development projects in the city.TheIndianSubcontinent has not verified the content
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