Karachi

The Administrator, City District Government, Karachi (CDGK), Fazlur Rehman, has accorded approval for the purchase of 40 spray machines with an estimated cost of Rs20million. The city government will also procure vehicles for these machines on gradual basis.

During a meeting at the Civic Centre on Thursday, it was decided to expedite the fumigation campaign in city by incorporating more spray machinery. Spray teams will perform spray in low-income areas, Katchi Abadis, trade centres, and public places in day and night timings.

The meeting was attended by the EDO, Finance, Naila Wajid Khan; EDO, Health, Dr. Nasir Javed; EDO Municipal Services, Masood Alam; and other officers.

It was disclosed during the meeting that the present lot of spray vehicles was proving insufficient for citywide fumigation. With the addition of 40 more machines, the total number of spray vehicles would increase to 60 of which 20 would be used in at least three towns on a daily basis.

