During the hearing, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) Managing Director Hashim Raza Zaidi informed the five-judge bench that of the 550 million gallons of water provided to Karachi from Keenjhar Lake everyday, only 260m gallons is treated. Taking exception to the briefing, CJP Nisar remarked that there seems to have been no progress since the Sindh Water Commission began its investigation nine months ago. Earlier this month, the court had reprimanded Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah while hearing the same case. ‘ACTION AGAINST TANKER MAFIA’:The CJP also ordered the province’s chief secretary to ensure an end to the “tanker mafia” in Karachi within two months and before General Elections 2018. “We will work on Sundays as well if we have to,” the CJP responded, asking Memon to ensure the provision of safe drinking water.

Source: Pakistan Today December 23, 2017 08:19 UTC