JI protests Karachi water crisis, warns of strike
Key takeaways
- According to a JI spokesperson, the protest was organized against what the party described as an artificial water shortage and the continued failure to provide adequate water to Karachi residents.
- Addressing the protesters, JI Karachi acting chief and Leader of the Opposition in KMC, Saifuddin Advocate, said demonstrations were being held across the city to draw attention to the growing water crisis.
- He criticized city authorities for failing to address the issue, saying Karachi routinely receives less water than its actual requirement despite repeated assurances from Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC).
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Friday staged protests across Karachi against the worsening water shortage in the city, warning that it could launch a strike if authorities fail to restore adequate water supply.
The party’s main demonstration was held outside the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) headquarters, where a large number of protesters gathered carrying banners and placards highlighting the city’s prolonged water crisis.
According to a JI spokesperson, the protest was organized against what the party described as an artificial water shortage and the continued failure to provide adequate water to Karachi residents.