KARACHI: Acting Consul General (CG) of the United States Darian Arky on Monday paid a visit to the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), the city’s municipal administration, where he met acting Mayor Syed Arshad Hasan and discussed with him matters of mutual interest.

The acting mayor briefed Mr Arky about the existing local government system in Karachi and the efforts of the municipal administration for uplift of the city.

He said the elected representatives of the municipal body were making efforts to improve the city infrastructure while solving the people’s problems at the earliest.

Mr Hasan said the city, known as economic hub of the country, played a key role in the country’s economy owing to its geographic and strategic importance.

He said the elected leadership at the grass-root level was making efforts to make the role of the city in the country’s economy more effective by launching several uplift projects.

Later, the US acting consul general visited the City Council hall in the main KMC building and also inspected the historical clock tower along with the acting mayor.

He expressed great interest in the historical heritage and appreciated the municipal administration for ensuring its protection and preservation.

Chairmen of different committees of the City Council and senior KMC officials were present on the occasion.

Published in Dawn, July 23rd, 2019