Mayor of Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, met with Shanghai’s Mayor Gong Zheng to explore investment opportunities and educational exchanges. The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral relations, with a focus on infrastructure development, waste-to-energy projects, and urban services.
Mayor Wahab invited Chinese investors to engage in Karachi’s growth initiatives, emphasizing the city’s role as a potential hub for international collaboration. He also announced scholarships for Chinese students through Karachi Metropolitan University to bolster educational and cultural connections.
A public space in Karachi will be developed in honor of the Chinese people and Chairman Mao Zedong, as announced by Mayor Wahab. Both leaders committed to long-term cooperation and agreed to seek further collaborative opportunities in various sectors.
The Karachi delegation included S. M. Afzal Zaidi, Municipal Commissioner; Gulzar Abro, Financial Advisor, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation; and Mehdi Maloof, Senior Director of Culture and Sports. During the meeting, Mayor Wahab presented a traditional Ajrak and a souvenir to Mayor Gong Zheng, symbolizing the friendship between the two cities.