KARACHI: The Sindh government on Tuesday announced plans to register First Information Reports (FIRs) against individuals or groups involved in illegal burning garbage on city roads, a practice that contributes to severe air pollution and health hazards. The decision was made during a meeting of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) chaired by Local […]
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Residents struggle with garbage stench at Defence view
KARACHI: Residents of Defence View and nearby areas, along with students and commuters using Shaheed-i-Millat Expressway, are struggling with the stench of garbage dumped along the Malir riverbank. The piles, managed by the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) at GTS Imtiaz, release dust, toxic gases, and harmful fumes affecting daily life. Read More: CDA […]
LG minister rejects proposal to collect SSWMB dues through KE
Sindh Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, chaired a high-level meeting of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) to review the cleanliness situation in Karachi. The minister issued strict instructions to improve sanitation conditions across Karachi and other districts of Sindh. During the meeting, Tariq Ali Nizamani, the Managing Director of SSWMB, […]
National Conference on Waste Management- Challenge’s and Opportunities
KARACHI: National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) with association of Sindh Government holded National Conference on “Waste Management Challenges and Opportunities” on August 16 at local hotel Karachi. There is no separate handling on modern lines of around 1,100 tonnes of garbage generated from hospitals in Karachi daily as haphazard disposal of medical waste […]