Mayor Karachi announces to expose Keenjhar Lake water thieves

Dunya News

Wasim Akhtar has said that water from Keenjhar Lake has been diverted to the fields of land lords.

KARACHI (Dunya News) - Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar on Monday announced to expose persons involved in stealing water theft from Keenjhar Lake, Dunya News reported.

He said that water from Keenjhar Lake has been diverted towards the fields of big land lords in the province. He further said that water for Karachi is being stolen through hundreds of illegal connections.

He said that residents of Karachi are facing shortage of water during severe hot weather, while illegal water hydrants are built to sell water on high prices.

Wasim Akhtar said that he will expose truth behind water theft very soon.

Talking about the heaps of garbage in the city, Wasim Akhtar said that it is the duty of provincial government to lift the garbage from different area of the city.