The cabinet also endorsed its earlier decision to enforce a complete ban on the manufacture, sale, purchase, and use of non-degradable plastic bags, except with a weight of 6 to 28 grams of 30 to 40 microns from October 1 (today).
The chief minister also approved the proposal for an agreement with a private party to beautify, modernise, and develop Nahr-i-Khayyam. Speaking on the occasion, he said that this would be a gift to the people of Karachi, as families could have picnics here, enjoy sailing in boats, read books under the shade of beautiful trees, or have a cup of delicious coffee or tea on the banks of the stunning Nahr-i-Khayyam.
The development of Nahr-i-Khayyam will cost about PKR 1.5 billion, to be financed by a non-government organisation, while the Sindh government will construct a conduit at the cost of PKR 50 million to segregate and ensure smooth sewage flow.
