Country Director of World Bank (WB) NajyBenhassine on Friday said that Karachi is the fifth most polluted, dirtiest city in South Asia and it would need at least USD 9 to 10 billion to transform it, it has been learnt. The 10-year loan of US$10 billion for the city will help in solving transport, sewerage and water issues faced by the metropolis, he said adding that the World Bank released a detailed report on infrastructure in the city in 2018, raising alarm bells on the issues faced by the city. The country director said that the World Bank’s report highlighted that the city needs at least US$10 billion to make it a livable place. It is pertinent to mention here that the recent spell of torrential rains wreaked havoc in the city, causing damages to lives and properties in the metropolis. Prime Minister (PM) Imran will arrive in Karachi on Saturday (tomorrow) to resolve the city’s civic and infrastructure problems. In a tweet on Thursday, Information Minister ShibliFaraz said that Karachi’s development is a guarantee of Pakistan’s prosperity. “PM Imran Khan is committed to restore the glory of Karachi as the city of lights.”
