SHANGHAI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab concluded a three-day visit to Shanghai on April 26, marking a significant step in strengthening the sister-city relationship between Pakistan’s economic hub and China’s financial capital.During his visit, Wahab stressed the strong potential for collaboration between the sister cities. “Karachi is Pakistan’s economic, industrial and financial center,” Wahab said. “There remains great untapped potential for cooperation between our cities. We hope to draw lessons from Shanghai’s development concepts, strengthen economic and trade exchanges, and enhance cooperation in clean energy, water utilization, waste recycling and cultural exchanges.”
The Karachi mayor’s visit included tours of key Shanghai facilities and meetings with local officials. At the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, Wahab discussed port cooperation between Shanghai Port and Karachi Port, which established friendly relations last year.
“What impressed me most is how Shanghai’s government has utilized technology,” Wahab told China Economic Net in an exclusive interview. “Whether it’s traffic management, parking facilities, or transportation systems for air, sea or land – everything is fantastic. They’ve used technology in the best possible way to benefit both citizens and visitors.”