KARACHI, Oct 22: The acting deputy high commissioner of the United Kingdom in Karachi, John Derek, on Monday met Karachi Commissioner Syed Hashim Raza Zaidi at his office.

They discussed matters of mutual interest.

Mr Zaidi apprised him of details of the commissionerate system and the steps undertaken by the district administration for the provision of relief to the people.

The British official appreciated the steps being taken by the city administration for the betterment of people.—APP

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