Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar Sunday said that Kidney Hill Park, where trees of 40,000 types planted, would be opened for public after lockdown.

While visiting the park, Akhtar said that a large number of people wanted the park to be opened forthwith but their wish cannot be fulfilled as gathering could pave the way for spread of novel coronavirus. Senior Director Coordination Masood Alam, Director Media Management Ali Hassan Sajid and others were also present on the occasion.

The Mayor said that all parks, zoos and other such places would remain closed until the situation gets normal. He said that the park is a gift for Karachiites from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.

"The park is established at the top and the people would enjoy the city's beautiful view from here."

"The park's land was encroached where residential and commercial units were established but the encroachment has been removed," he added.