In a move to curb illegal tanker operations, Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced the launch of a barcode-based identification and tracking system for all registered water tankers operating in the metropolis.
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According to the official statement by Mayor, every registered water tanker has been assigned a unique barcode that enable citizens and authorities to instantly verify whether the vehicle is legally authorised to operate.
The mayor said that scanning the barcode will display key details about the tanker, including the driver’s name and photograph, the vehicle’s designated route, fitness certification, and the source from which the water has been supplied.
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Barrister Murtaza Wahab said the new system will help residents distinguish between registered and illegal water tankers while promoting greater transparency and accountability in Karachi’s water distribution network.
He urged citizens to scan the barcode on any water tanker delivering water to their homes to confirm its authenticity before accepting the supply.
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The mayor also encouraged residents to report any tanker operating without registration or displaying suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
According to Wahab, the digital verification system has been introduced to regulate tanker operations more effectively, identify unauthorised vehicles, and help eliminate the illegal water tanker mafia that has long posed challenges to Karachi’s water supply system.
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It is worth noting here that the government of Sindh allocated the funding for the expansion of the K-IV water supply project, rehabilitation of trunk water mains, upgrading pumping stations in Karachi East and Central districts, and construction of a new water supply line along the Lyari Expressway.
Additional funds have been earmarked for the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) Phase-II and the Greater Karachi Sewerage Plan (S-III), both considered critical for improving water availability and sanitation services in the metropolis.
