The Karachi mayor announced the abolition of charged parking fees for all journalists in the city. The newly elected mayor also announced increasing the grant for the Karachi Press Club (KPC).Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that the problems of 75 years cannot be solved in 75 days, but “efforts are being made to improve institutions”. A little time is needed for practical change, he pointed out.
Wahab visited the KPC, and held a meeting with the governing body and other members of the press club. Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad also accompanied him. He said efforts would be made to bring transparency and fairness in the execution of works over the next four years. “Being the son of a journalist, this organisation is like my home.”
KPC President Saeed Sarbazi and General Secretary Shoaib Ahmed also spoke and presented the mayor and the deputy mayor with Ajrak, cap and flowers from the press club.
