KARACHI: British Deputy High Commissioner Sarah Mooney along with Karachi Commissioner Muhammed Iqbal Memon on Saturday planted saplings at the ‘Commonwealth Corner’ established at Salman Farsi Park in Clifton to mark the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Speaking on the occasion, the British diplomat lauded the administration and people of the city for the concept of establishing Commonwealth Corner where 56 trees were planted on the occasion of the king’s coronation.

She said that it was a perfect moment for her to start the day’s celebration on the commemoration of the king’s coronation.

Thanking Commissioner Memon, she said that it was a gift which would last forever. “Tomorrow when I write to the king, and include photographs and footage of this even, it would be something he will incredibly be proud of,” she said and added: “In a day full of pageants what we have done here today is something which he will treasure.”

Talking to the media, the commissioner said that as many as 56 trees were planted in the park, keeping in mind the number of Commonwealth countries so that these countries could be represented.

Earlier, Ms Mooney, accompanied by Head of Mission Martin Dawson, formally inaugurated the Commonwealth Corner established by the city administration to express goodwill towards the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth on the occasion of the King’s coronation.

Published in Dawn, May 7th, 2023