Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced on Friday plans to extend this facility to other parks and recreational spots in the port city while speaking at the inauguration of free WiFi services at the Frere Hall.

The availability of Wi-Fi at Frere Hall would allow visitors to access the internet and social media with ease, he said and added that it would also be provided at Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim, Kidney Hill Park, Hill Park, Safari Park, and other popular parks to benefit the people

He stressed the need for restaurants, IT centres, and other recreational facilities in major parks so that visitors can spend quality time there. While drawing a comparison with elite clubs like the Gymkhana, he questioned why similar facilities cannot be made available to the lower and middle classes, he said.

The mayor announced that the library section of Frere Hall had been air-conditioned, and soon, classes for playing traditional musical instruments such as tabla, piano, and sitar would be introduced. “Calligraphy and painting classes will be offered as these arts are integral to the region’s culture.”

He noted that the Sadequain Gallery would be used for teaching calligraphy, making it an ideal utilization of the space.

When asked, Wahab stated that the free Wi-Fi at Frere Hall would be available 24/7, supporting up to 2,000 users simultaneously. He also announced that traditional music performances would soon be arranged at Frere Hall to entertain visitors.