KARACHI, July 21: Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal has allowed parking at the hydrant site behind Civic Centre here in view of inconvenience being faced by people due to parking around the Civic Centre.

A CDGK spokesman said this decision will greatly help resolve the parking problems around Hasan Square with availability of space at the former Civic Centre hydrant.

CHINESE DELEGATION: Chinese entrepreneurs have shown keen interest in making investments in the transport, mass transit and energy sectors in Karachi.

In this connection, a high-level Chinese delegation led by China International Engineering Consultant Corporation vice-chairman Gou Husheng called on City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal at his office here on Friday.

The delegation was briefed about the city government's information technology, investment promotion, KWSB, mass transit and transport departments.

The delegation head said his country was willing to take part in the development of Karachi, adding that an urban development master plan was needed for the purpose.

The delegation was told that the preparation of comprehensive and complete master plan for the city was near completion and it would be given final shape within a few months.

It was further informed that there were vast opportunities of investments in mass transit, transport and IT sectors.

In this regard, foreign companies had invested US$900 million during last six months.—APP/PPI

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