Acting US Consul General Darian Arky visited Merewether Clock Tower on Sunday. Deputy Mayor Karachi Syed Arshad Hasan briefed him on that and other historical buildings. He said that historical buildings are symbol and identity of Karachi where KMC take care of such buildings in an excellently. Merewether Clock Tower is great heritage due to its unique structure.
Chairman works committee Hasan Naqvi, chairman katchi abadis committee Saad Bin Jafar, director general technical services S.M Taha and other officers also accompanied them during the visit.
Arky evinced deep interest in the historical monument in Karachi and called it a great piece of art. He also commended efforts of KMC to secure and maintain historical buildings.
The Deputy Mayor informed the US Consul General on the measures that have been taken by KMC to maintain the heritage buildings. He was also briefed on the history and construction of Merewether Clock Tower that was inaugurated in 1892. Later, it was given to the Karachi Municipality by the then Commissioner James.
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