Karachi Committee Blames Officials, Dismisses Reports After Child's Manhole Death

• Karachi officials were blamed for negligence after a three-year-old child died falling into an uncovered manhole.
• The City Council’s Water and Sewerage Committee dismissed inquiry reports from KMC, KWSC, and TransKarachi, citing administrative negligence.
• The municipal commissioner's absence from an accountability meeting drew condemnation, and departments were accused of shifting blame.
• The committee demanded an independent inquiry and urgent reforms to address systemic flaws and prevent future tragedies.

Why It Matters: This highlights critical administrative negligence and accountability failures in Karachi.