A meeting chaired by Syed Hassan Naqvi in Karachi has decided to remove garbage dumps located along major city roads as part of efforts to improve urban cleanliness and public convenience.
Officials of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board briefed the meeting on ongoing sanitation operations across the city.
Deputy commissioners were directed to coordinate closely with sanitation authorities and strengthen monitoring to ensure visible improvements in cleanliness.
Authorities agreed to enforce strict work schedules for sweeping operations and hold officers accountable for complaints regarding poor sanitation in their areas.
The meeting also took notice of reports involving underage workers in cleaning operations and directed officials to strictly enforce employment age and minimum wage laws.
Officials informed the meeting that out of nearly 3,000 garbage collection points in the city, around 2,500 have already been removed, while plans are underway to relocate the remaining 500 away from major roads.
To replace roadside dumps, recycling sites will be established in each district to process waste more efficiently.
The board also briefed participants on improvements in sweeping performance, garbage transfer stations, and recycling units at landfill sites.
The initiative aims to create cleaner roads, improve waste management, and provide long-term sanitation solutions for residents.
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