Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab criticised the federal government for announcing Rs20 billion for Karachi, terming it a "lollipop" compared to the city's actual need of Rs200 billion, saying those sitting in Islamabad cannot solve Karachi's problems.

He made the remarks while speaking to the media after inaugurating Imam Mehdi Park and Sports Ground in New Rizvia Society.

This city requires consistent work at the local level," he said, adding that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will spend Rs28 billion on development this year, while another Rs10 billion has been allocated for town-level projects.

The mayor said the 5.5-acre site, once a garbage dump, has been transformed into a modern recreational facility featuring a walking track, football and cricket grounds, floodlights, and

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