KARACHI: Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KW&SB) managing director Asadullah Khan has directed to resolve all sewerage water related issues in Korangi Industrial Area, particularly in sector 23, within 2 weeks.

Speaking at a meeting of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI), he said we understand the importance of industry as its runs the country and provide revenue to government institutions, it is our core responsibility to resolve all issues of industry on priority. He also directed water board officials to take urgent action on the sewerage issues of sector 23 and coordinate with KATI.

KATI president Saleem-uz-Zaman briefed MD KWSB regarding water supply and sewerage issues of Korangi Industrial Area. He told that after devastating rainfall during last moth, most of KIA was still affected and road and sewerage network were depleted especially in sector 23.

He urged MD to take early notice of the problems of the area. KITE chairman & CEO Zubair Chhaya told the MD that to resolve sewerage issue of sector 23, KITE extended every possible assistance but issues were not resolved yet, we look forward for better coordination with the board in the future. Sheikh Umer Rehan urged MD that water supply is one of the biggest hurdles in the way of industrial production, many industries needed water connections.