Karachi's Liaquatabad: Government neglect turns area into toxic dump

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News18•10-12-2025, 13:45
Karachi's Liaquatabad: Government neglect turns area into toxic dump
- •Karachi's Liaquatabad FC Area is suffering from a toxic dump due to Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) neglect.
- •A vacant plot near a girls' school has become an informal dumping site, with garbage piling up for a month.
- •The dump causes unbearable stench, breeds insects, and has led to fires, spreading toxic smoke and forcing residents indoors.
- •Residents face severe health and safety risks, with a recent fire nearly causing a disaster.
- •Locals have appealed to SSWMB to clear the site and prevent future dumping, highlighting government disregard for public health.
Why It Matters: Government neglect turns Karachi's Liaquatabad into a toxic dump, threatening public health.
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