PM Khan reaches Karachi on maiden visit

Karachi (Staff Report): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday reached Karachi on his first visit to the metropolis since being elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Murad Shah welcomed Khan at Karachi airport.

From there, he went straight to the Quaid's mausoleum, where he laid a floral wreath and offered fateha. He also signed the guestbook at the mausoleum.

During his visit, Khan is expected to chair a high level meeting to review progress on federal government-funded projects in the city and another meeting on law and order.

Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI l arrives in Karachi today where he will attend several meetings, be briefed about various public projects for Karachi and attend a fund raising event for the Daimer Bhasha dam.#PMinKarachi

— PTI (@PTIofficial) September 16, 2018

The Sindh governor and chief minister, as well as traders, businesspeople and other prominent individuals will call on the PM today. He will also hold a meeting with media personnel.

PM Khan will attend a fundraiser dinner for the Diamer Bhasha dam at Governor House and plant a sapling at State Guest House.