Tanker mafia exploitation

For over a week, I have been trying to book a water tanker through the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC)’s online system. Each day ends with the same automated message: ‘No quota available for today, try again tomorrow’. This virtual dead-end has become a source of frustration for countless residents. In stark contrast, private tankers remain readily available but at inflated rates ranging from Rs2,900 to Rs3,500, despite the official KWSC rate of Rs2,500. I urge the KWSC leadership, city administration, and relevant authorities to take immediate and transparent action to dismantle the tanker monopoly, enforce regulations and ensure equitable water distribution for all.

Engr Muhammad Anwar ul Haque

Karachi