Misbahuddin Farid visits Korangi Industrial Area and inspects water supply system

Karachi, January 24, 2013 (PPI-OT): Managing Director Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW and SB) Misbahuddin Farid visited Korangi Industrial Area to inspect and improve the water supply system. Chief Engineer Bulk, Chief Engineer East, Chief Engineer WTM and other concerned officers were also present on this occasion.

Officers of KW and SB briefing on this occasion informed M.D KW and SB stated that to improve the water supply condition in these areas affective measures must be taken since there is a shortage of supply in some industrial blocks due to the chocked lines. However, lack of funds disables KW and SB to work on these chocked lines and to improve the supply the lines must be cleared.

M.D KW and SB directed Chief Engineers and Officers to take the measures possible. Moreover, he visited Korangi Association of Trade and Industries (KATI) to discuss the matter with KATI members. He was greeted by Chairman KATI Zubair Chaiya, who he explained the situation as well as the funding constraints. Chairman KATI Zubair Chaiyya requested M.D KW and SB to provide KATI with the estimate of funds required for the development work so that the funds are approved during the next KATI meeting.

M.D KW and SB was visiting the industrial area after a meeting, with KATI Officials S.M. Muneer, Masood Naqvi and Zubair Chaiyya to improve the working relationship between KATI and KW and SB, earlier in the month. During the meeting M.D KW and SB had made it clear to the KATI officials that the association must play its role for the payment of outstanding dues on the Industries of Korangi Industrial Area.

KATI Officials Zubair Chaiyya, Masood Naqvi and S.M. Muneer had assured M.D KW and SB Misbahuddin Farid that the Association agreed with KW and SB. They accepted the fact that KW and SB is in dire need of financial resources, and is providing exceptional water supply service to the citizens despite limited resources.

They also assured M.D KW and SB that they will support KW and SB on the General Sales Tax (GST) issue pending with National Electric and Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). Moreover, they would also play their role in acquiring subsidy from Provincial and Federal Governments for the betterment of Water Supply and Sewerage system of the city.

For more information contact:
Karachi Water and Sewerage Board
Mr. Zahid Mehmood
P.S. Chairman Office
Tel: 99240819
Fax-99245136