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KARACHI, Jul 10 (APP):Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday said that the Sindh government evacuated nine unsafe buildings in Lyari, while the demolition of one dilapidated structure is currently in progress. The government will provide three months’ rent as financial assistance to the affected families.
In a statement, Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon said that the newly appointed Director General of the SBCA has instructed the organization’s officers to submit details of their assets within 15 days. Strict action will be taken against those involved in the construction or protection of illegal buildings.
He said that the Sindh government is set to introduce the Sindh Electric Policy 2024 next month. To promote industrial development, a subsidy of Rs. 18 per unit will be provided on electricity in the Nooriabad and Dhabeji industrial zones.
Regarding environmental protection, Senior Minister Memon said that the Environmental Protection Agency has launched an immediate crackdown on illegal wastewater discharge at Seaview and has directed the relevant teams to submit a report within 48 hours.
Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that NEPRA has ordered K-Electric and other firms to refund the surplus amount collected from consumers in April and May 2025, under which Rs. 4.035 and 50 paise per unit will be refunded to the consumers.