No more ‘free’ water for Karachi residents

KARACHI: Residents of Karachi will no longer enjoy extracting and using ground water for free as per the new notification issued by the city government on Wednesday.

According to the notification, extracting and using groundwater in Karachi will now be metered just like electricity and gas.

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The city government will monitor the extraction, usage, and sale of groundwater. This new regulation applies to the Karachi Division and its surrounding areas.

The notification specifies that this applies to all including corporations, commercial establishments, hotels, and educational institutions.