After electricity, water bills also increased by 23%

Another bomb was dropped on the people of Karachi after the electricity bills, water and water rates increased by a total of 23%.

The fifth meeting of Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation was held yesterday under the chairmanship of Chairman Barrister Murtaza Wahab. A 14% increase in sewerage bills and a 9% increase in water rates were announced at the meeting, but the increase in water board rates was kept secret to avoid the public network.

The 9-point agenda was considered in the meeting, the minutes of the fourth meeting of the board were approved in the board meeting, the progress of the previous decision of the board, the annual budget of Rs.46.259 billion of the water corporation for the financial year. 2024-2025 was approved.

In addition, approval of proposed water rates and sewerage charges for retail and bulk customers, approval of amendments to the Water Corporation Regulations 2024 on their use and management, including underground extraction, 65 MGD of additional water supply below the high point A committee was also formed regarding the termination of Bay Phase One.

During the meeting, the board members expressed their determination to ensure the provision of effective services to the people of Karachi in accordance with the duties and powers of the board given to the water corporation in the act and they emphasized on the increase of water income. the water company.