The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has launched a major crackdown on individuals and groups involved in illegally collecting parking fees at various locations across the city.
The operation was initiated following directives from Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, who recently announced that 32 designated parking spots across Karachi would now offer free parking to the public.
Acting on public complaints, the City Warden Department conducted surprise inspections at several areas, including near Chase Up, Aladdin Park, and a location in Gulshan-e-Iqbal. During these checks, individuals illegally charging parking fees were caught and handed over to local police for further legal action.
Mayor Wahab reaffirmed that ensuring free and hassle-free parking is one of the city administration’s top priorities. He directed the parking department to ramp up enforcement and made it clear that anyone found misusing public spaces for personal profit would face strict action.
“We are here to serve the people of Karachi. We won’t let anyone exploit public areas for personal gain,” he stated.
The KMC has encouraged citizens to report any such illegal parking fee collections via its helpline, promising that swift action will continue to ensure fairness and transparency in the city’s parking system.
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Meaning govt wants a cut
The helpline should be part of this news so that people may report where the parking fee is collected illegally like near KB restaurant at Mohammad Ali Housing Society Karachi.
Please look at boat basin Clifton as well. I just face this issue today and they demanding in the name of KMC. Many of them are waiting outside for the parking fee. It’s a food street and everyone comes with family or individual on vehicle either bike or car, very few are walking customers. We are getting nothing against paying million of tax amount in this city even parking is not free for tax payers.
Agreed sme my observation blatant disregard and unchecked menace
this Crack down should take place across Pakistan,
Recently saddar empress market parking area 2 persons taking parking without any parking ticket plz check