ON behalf of the residents of Mehran Excellency I would like to bring to the notice of the authorities concerned that the menace of huge billboards in our residential area is increasing day by day and the persons issuing NOCs do not care as long as it is not in front of their residence.

These billboards have now become a menace to society. It seems the authorities concerned are waiting for a major disaster to happen before getting these billboards removed from our residential area.

We request the authorities concerned to immediately remove these billboards.

GLORIA AND OTHERS Karachi

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