— Chairman stresses on need to prepare a longterm plan with all stakeholders on boardKARACHI: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday started work on cleaning major storm-water drains in Karachi. The development comes days after Prime Minister Imran Khan directed Gen Afzal to visit Karachi and begin cleaning up the city. The premier signed a summary authorising NDMA and the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) to carry out a cleanliness drive in Karachi with “unlimited funds” and the long-term role of the federal and military organisations. The first is from Aug 7 to Aug 10, the second on August 15 and the third from Aug 24 to Aug 26. “Even if the sewerage system is separate in some areas […] you can’t put that water into the [drainage system] without treating it.

Source: Pakistan Today August 03, 2020 07:41 UTC