Following a meeting with provincial environmental officials, a strategy was devised to address this issue.
The proposed legislation aims to ban plastic bags made of microns due to their detrimental impact on sewerage lines and storm drains.
Wahab highlighted the significant financial resources spent annually on drain cleaning, highlighting Karachi’s extensive sewerage network.
Additionally, he highlighted the environmental pollution caused by plastic bags and their role in sewage overflow, which contributes to road damage.