ISLAMABAD, March 5, SPA -- The Italian government will spend $20 million on the reservation of cultural heritage and development of education, health, agriculture and other infrastructures in Pakistani city of Multan under a Multan the oldest living city in the world programme. Pak-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ettore Marzocchi conveyed this decision to Multan Mayor Faisal Mukhtar in a meeting in Multan, said an official statement. Marzocchi said the Italian government would provide the funds to Pakistan in five years for various projects. He said the projects of water-reservoirs, mines in Balochistan and the Northern Areas, projects to control environmental pollution on the mountains of K-2 and Karakuram and projects for the development of various sectors of Multan were the part of the programme. Marzocchi said Italy had planned $20 million plan for Multan because of its historical importance. Under the project, preservation of archeological finds and cultural and historical heritage will be carried out while research will be done on the history of the city. The plan includes the development of handicraft, art and music while a fashion and design school will also be established here. The Italian government will also fund model processing plants for mango-related items while modern machinery will be imported for the construction of sewerage and roads projects. According to the programme, model houses will be built for low-income citizens, while the Italian ambassador to Pakistan will sign an accord on March 7 regarding the combine programme of the city district government and the ECS.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/533406