Karachi’s Commissioner, Syed Hasan Naqvi, has imposed section 144 in the Keamari district.
According to media reports, the commissioner Karachi imposed a complete ban on dumping debris, garbage, and cutting mangrove forests within the district, effective from December 23, 2024, to February 2, 2025.
These measures aim to protect the mangroves and coastal land from encroachments.
Anyone found violating these rules will face legal action under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code. The decision was made upon the request of Deputy Commissioner Kiamari, Tariq Hussain Chandio.