KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has summoned the project director of sewage treatment plants (STPs) to appear before it with relevant records, as the Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KWSB) sought more time to file a comprehensive report.
As per the details, the KWSB stated that the construction of the Lyari interceptor was almost complete, but repair and extension work on STP-I and STP-III was still ongoing.
Furthermore, the KWSB also mentioned a lack of funds for the Malir interceptor and STP-IV.
A two-judge bench was hearing a petition filed by several non-governmental organizations against the release of untreated effluent and industrial waste into the sea.
The KWSB filed a statement along with annexures and requested more time to file a comprehensive report. The bench adjourned the hearing till May 23.
Source: DAWN