Holbrooke Surprised

Development in Karachi: Holbrooke Surprised

The United States envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, has described the development works carried out in Karachi as ‘unbelievable.’ He said that the measures taken by City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal have surprised him.

He expressed these views after having a meeting with City Nazim at Governor House on Wednesday and later talking to media representatives after visiting a CDGK school in an underprivileged area near City Station in Saddar Town.
“I feel much pleasure on the development of Karachi; City Nazim’s measures are surprising,” he commented.

Richard Holbrooke said that the people of Karachi have benefited with these development works and this system should continue.

Holbrooke said that the steps taken for the promotion of trade and business in Karachi would further enhance commercial activities in this part of the world.
“It is a pleasure to meet students in this area of Karachi. When I asked them what they want to become after they grow up, some of them said they want to become doctor, engineer or want to join the Army. Listening to their aspirations has moved me very much.” He also thanked City Nazim for arranging this visit.

Holbrooke also met the business community representatives in Karachi.
“The Nazim has informed me about your problems and we will try to solve these problems, particularly energy crisis,” he said.

Holbrooke assured the traders of his full support for the solution of their problems.
On the occasion, City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal thanked the US envoy for visiting Karachi and taking out some time to meet the children and businessmen in the city.

He said that the people of Karachi have immensely benefited due to the present local government system and they want this system to continue.
(Source NewslineKarachi)