ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that being the economic hub of the country, Karachi has a vital role in economic stability and development of the country.
The prime minister stated this while chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad in connection with development projects undertaken by the federal government in Karachi. Progress on various development schemes of the federal government in the City of Quaid was reviewed during the meeting.
Premier Khan said that the federal government was fully cognizant of the issues being faced by the residents of Karachi, including transport, drinking water, sewerage and housing among others. He reiterated the government’s resolve to play its full role in overcoming these problems. The prime minister also directed to expedite the progress on projects relating to the city.