Key meeting of the Department of Katchi Abadis (informal settlements) chaired by Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab took place, attended by Municipal Commissioner Afzal Zaidi, Finance Advisor Gulzar Ali Abro, Senior Director Katchi Abadis Faraz Anwar Sheikh, and other officials. During the meeting, Mayor Wahab took notice of illegal constructions in areas like Hasrat Mohani Colony, Mehmoodabad Nullah, and Ghousia Colony, ordering immediate action. He emphasized halting all unauthorized construction activities, urging the public not to partake in such unlawful acts. “Anyone involved in illegal leases or constructions will be responsible for their own loss,” he stated. Mayor Wahab directed that map of all 202 informal settlements under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) be made publicly accessible on KMC’s website to ensure transparency. He clarified that public property belongs to the people and all related processes must be clear and open. Additionally, he stressed that any construction over stormwater drains is illegal and should be stopped at once.