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Karachi Mayor Vows to Crack Down on Water Thieves, Promises Transparency

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Karachi's Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has expressed his commitment to tackling water theft in the city, vowing to take tough action against those found guilty. Addressing an event organized by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, he emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to improve the city's water management system. The water board has proposed a solution to produce manhole covers and other components, aiming to reduce costs and curb corruption.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has promised to take action against police officers involved in water theft, if any are found.
  • The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation has developed a plan to produce manhole covers, rings, and slabs in-house, aiming to reduce costs and curb corruption.
  • The water board plans to distribute 150 manhole covers to each Union Council (UC) without discrimination, starting from Monday.
  • Mayor Karachi has emphasized the need for cooperation among parties to improve the city's water management system and promised to take tough decisions to prevent water theft.
  • Over 30 FIRs have been registered against water thieves, and efforts are underway to combat the mafia involved in water theft.
  • The Karachi Mayor has pledged to stand with officials in taking action against water thieves, including in Janjal Goth.

Statistics:

  • The water board plans to produce manhole covers, rings, and slabs in-house.
  • A manhole cover weighing 10-12 kilograms was available for Rs 3500 in the market, while the in-house production will cost Rs 2700.
  • The in-house manhole cover will weigh 35 kg, as compared to 10-12 kg of the market version.
  • 150 manhole covers will be given to each Union Council without discrimination.
  • Over 30 FIRs have been registered against water thieves.
  • The effort to combat water theft, including the production of in-house manhole covers, will start from Monday.

Sources:

  • Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation
  • Mayor Karachi (Barrister Murtaza Wahab)
  • The City Council
  • Karachi Water Board
  • Union Councils (UCs)

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