Karachi (HNRW) — A meeting of all organizational committees in Karachi was held to address continuous fatalities caused by out-of-control dumpers, trailers, and water tankers, as well as the violence and disruptions during Culture Day.
Speaking at the meeting, Chairman Afaq Ahmed said that so far this year, 806 people have lost their lives due to incidents involving dumpers, trailers, and tankers. He criticized the government, stating that there appears to be no concern for the loss of human lives nor any serious measures to stop such incidents.
Afaq Ahmed emphasized that the MQM has long demanded that heavy vehicles should be barred from entering the city unless their legal ownership is verified, and all heavy vehicles should have mandatory licenses. He pointed out that most heavy vehicles are owned by influential government-affiliated individuals and are often non-compliant with customs regulations, allowing them to operate with impunity at the cost of public safety.
The chairman also highlighted that citizens are forced to buy water that is illegally taken from the city. He demanded that illegal hydrants be shut down completely and water distribution be limited to registered tankers with proper fitness certificates. He warned that if the practice continues, the MQM will announce its course of action, which may include public protests and encirclement of illegal hydrants.
Afaq Ahmed further condemned the vandalism and slogans against the state during Sindhi Ajrak Day, criticizing the judiciary’s inadequate response. He called on authorities to take notice and urged the public to wait for decisions from the empowered institutions rather than taking unilateral action.
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