Karachi needs targeted development: Mayor

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhter Tuesday said that he had written letters to the provincial and federal authorities with the suggestions to solve the civic problems faced by the metropolis.

Talking to journalists during Karachi Press Club's (KPC) 'Meet the Press' program, he said Karachi needs targeted development to resolve its longstanding problems, said a statement issued here.

Earlier, he was welcomed by KPC President Siraj Ahmed, Secretary Maqsood Yousufi and other office bearers. Mayor Karachi was also presented with traditional Sindhi Ajrak.

Wasim Akhter said the media had always supported him and he wanted more support so that people could know about the difficulties faced by the local government representatives.