KARACHI: Under its corporate social responsibility programme, K-Electric signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 6, 2020, with the Heritage Foundation for restoring Marriott Road to its former glory.

As a commitment to promote cultural heritage and beautification in Karachi, KE signed the partnership at the Commissioner Karachi office. The project is in the historic heart of Karachi and several heritage sites, including Denso Hall, are located on Marriot Road. The power utility will invest in and install the electrical infrastructure as per the requirements of the project to take all cables underground, which entails a total expenditure of Rs 12 million. The MOU was signed by Amer Zia, Chief Distribution Officer KE, Architect Yasmeen Lari, CEO and Chairperson Heritage Foundation in the presence of Dr Sohail Mohammad Rajput, Commissioner Karachi.—PR