Recent reports have brought to light a concerning issue within the Thatta Municipal Corporation (TMC) where a significant number of whit collar and even deceased employees continue to draw full salaries.
Despite media attention during the last budget session and acknowledgment by the newly appointed chairman, no substantial action has been taken to address the misuse of government funds. In addition to the issue of misappropriation, the historic city of Thatta is grappling with polluted gutter water and a shortage of potable water.
This dire situation has forced residents to purchase water at exorbitant prices, leading to protests against the inefficiency of the Thatta municipal committee administration. Compounding the problems, essential machinery owned by the TMC, such as tractors, fire brigades.