The Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah, while traveling to Mazar-e-Quaid on 25 December 2025, took serious notice of sewerage overflowing on the road in the surrounding area.
Expressing strong displeasure over the lapse, the Chief Minister Sindh directed immediate action against the responsible officials. Consequently, the services of Mr. Ali Ahmed, Executive Engineer (XEN) Sewerage, KWSC, Jinnah Town, and Mr. Qamar, Sub-Engineer, KWSC, Jinnah Town, have been placed under suspension with immediate effect until further orders. As per notification issued by Sindh Local Government Department, during the period of suspension, the headquarters of both officers shall remain at the office of the Managing Director, KWSC, Karachi.
Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah directed the concerned authorities to take immediate and effective measures for the improvement of cleanliness and the sewerage system across the city.
He emphasized that negligence in matters related to sanitation and drainage will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The Chief Secretary further reiterated that a zero-tolerance policy is being strictly enforced against lapses in cleanliness and sewerage management, particularly at public and sensitive locations, and warned that strict action will be taken against any officer found negligent in the performance of duties.