Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab criticised the federal government for announcing Rs20 billion for Karachi, terming it a "lollipop" compared to the city's actual need of Rs200 billion, saying those sitting in Islamabad cannot solve Karachi's problems.
He made the remarks while speaking to the media after inaugurating Imam Mehdi Park and Sports Ground in New Rizvia Society.
This city requires consistent work at the local level," he said, adding that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will spend Rs28 billion on development this year, while another Rs10 billion has been allocated for town-level projects.
The mayor said the 5.5-acre site, once a garbage dump, has been transformed into a modern recreational facility featuring a walking track, football and cricket grounds, floodlights, and other amenities. "Where there was garbage, today there is greenery. Green spaces are an ongoing charity, and this park is a gift for citizens," he added.
Wahab said large-scale projects are under way across the city under the vision of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, including the BRT on University Road, sewerage and drainage upgrades, and completion of flyovers and underpasses.
Rejecting opposition criticism, the mayor said, "Our press conferences are not based on allegations but on performance. We have delivered without crying over lack of powers." He vowed to continue fulfilling promises to make Karachi "a hub of development and prosperity."
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