Lanjar orders addressing business community’s complaints

The first meeting of the committee established by the government of Sindh to address the grievances of the business community and public related to encroachments and land grabbing was held on Monday under the chair of Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar.

During the meeting, necessary instructions were issued regarding the prevention of land grabbing and encroachments. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief secretary (Home) Iqbal Memon, Sindh IGP Ghulam Nabi Memon, senior member Board of Revenue, chairman of anti-corruption Sindh, Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho, the president of the KCCI, the chairman of KATI and the chairman of ABAD.

Officials said the home minister stated that a high-level desk will be established to address land grabbing and encroachment issues, which will operate under the leadership of the Karachi commissioner, with the involvement of all relevant members. Complaints, along with full evidence, will be presented by the business community, builders, and public representatives at this desk. Lanjar further emphasized that ensuring public access to all information regarding the desk’s establishment and its objectives is crucial.