KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has initiated the physical verification process for government vehicles and fuel-powered machinery used by its various departments on the instructions of Mayor Murtaza Wahab.

According to Mayor Wahab, the aim of the verification process is to ensure the transparent use of the organisation’s resources.

He reviewed the verification process of KMC vehicles and equipment at the KMC Sports Complex under the department of store and procurement.

The mayor had formed a five-member committee for the entire being held at the KMC Sports Complex.

He was informed that over 600 vehicles and motorcycles used by KMC officers and other staff and 430 service vehicles would be examined during the month-long verification process that will continue until November 20.

The mayor directed the officials concerned that the physical verification of KMC vehicles should be thoroughly conducted from all aspects.

He said that the officials must maintain communication with all departments and ensure that KMC officials and staff bring their vehicles for physical inspection within the stipulated time.

He warned of strict action against those who failed to bring their vehicles for physical inspection.

Mayor Wahab emphasised the need for cooperation from departments to verify service vehicles, generators, etc, to make this process effective.

He was of the view that the verification of the vehicles and equipment would yield positive financial benefits for KMC.

Meanwhile, the mayor has announced the formation of a special task force to inspect the quality of meat provided to citizens through slaughterhouses.

According to a KMC statement, the initiative aims to assure citizens that the meat they consume comes from healthy and halal animals. To achieve this, KMC veterinary department teams will conduct inspections at food outlets, collect meat samples and begin issuing licences to meat, beef, and chicken shops starting Nov 1.

Published in Dawn, October 28th, 2024