Karachi: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Chief and City Administrator Iftikhar Shallwani has barred members of the Cable Operators Association from digging footpaths or roads for laying cables underground until the completion of the repairs work, according to a news report published on November 18.
According to the details revealed, the commissioner expressed displeasure over the matter and directed the association to stop the digging work. It was highlighted that several cable operators were found violating the conditions of the permission issued to the association for laying cables and wires underground.
Iftikhar Shallwani said that unorganised digging of footpaths had caused inconvenience for pedestrians and commuters. He further stated that the act was in violation of the conditions of the permission granted to the association. He also asked the association to complete the repairs to restore the damaged footpaths.
In response, Cable Operators Association President Akhlaq Ahmed assured the commissioner that repairs work will be executed on an immediate basis. He further assured the KMC chief that the digging and laying of wires underground would be executed simultaneously and no pavements will be abandoned.
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