In a letter addressed to Karachi’s Mayor, Murtaza Wahab, a member of the PTI Sindh leadership has proposed an innovative solution to tackle two of the city’s pressing issues: the mounting garbage crisis and the severe electricity shortfall .Muhammad RizwanNiazi, Additional General Secretary of PTI Sindh, highlighted the alarming state of Karachi’s waste management in his correspondence.
The letter notes that the city, once celebrated as the “City of Lights,” is now grappling with an overwhelming backlog of over 250,000 tons of garbage, with daily domestic waste generation reaching up to 16,500 tons. The letter also mentions the dire state of the city’s infrastructure, including overflowing gutters and public health hazards.At the same time, Niazi pointed out the city’s growing energy crisis, which requires approximately 3,600 megawatts of electricity daily.
He proposed the installation of power plants that convert garbage into electricity, a method successfully used in various developed nations. This initiative, according to Niazi, would not only provide a solution to the waste problem but also help address Karachi’s energy deficit. He emphasized that this would deliver power at a reduced cost of 3 rupees per unit, making it an affordable and efficient energy source.
Niazi urged Mayor Wahab to consider launching a feasibility study for the project. He believes such an initiative could transform Karachi into a cleaner and more sustainable city, restoring its reputation as the “City of Lights.” The letter concludes with a call for action, expressing hope that the mayor’s leadership will usher in a greener, more prosperous future for Karachi.
