Secretary Local Government, Housing and Town Planning Sindh Najam Ahmad Shah has said that no compromise can be made on the water needs of Karachi, adding that water supply should be ensured to all residential and industrial areas.
He was presiding over a meeting held at his office on Monday which was attended by Special Secretaries of Sindh Local Government Department, MD Water Board, Project Director K-IV, Project Director KWSSIP and other officers.
He said that the water needs of Karachi are increasing with each passing day. “Like every major city in the world, the needs and problems of Karachi are also of extraordinary nature. Under the philosophy of planning and comprehensive strategy, it is imperative to start working on the future of Karachi and the water needs of its people from now on.”
Shah while instructing all the officers including MD Water Board regarding prevention of water theft said that the residents of the city have a right to the water allocated for the water needs of the city therefore water thieves should be completely eradicated.
“Mafia involved in this heinous business should be brought to justice under all legal requirements.”
Shah emphasized on speeding up the ongoing projects with international funding and highlighting the efficiency. He said that all the ongoing projects to improve the existing infrastructure of the city and the province have been started for the benefit of the people.
