KMC parking now free for public across Karachi

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has decided to make its parking sites free of charge.

Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, announced that no fee will be charged at KMC parking sites, stating that the decision was made in the public interest, Express News reported.

He added that KMC is now financially stable, with over Rs 2 billion in its account and more expected. “KMC does not need Rs 40 to 50 million,” he said.

Murtaza Wahab further stated that an official notification will be issued to relieve citizens from parking fees, and legal action will be taken against those illegally collecting money under KMC’s name.

The mayor clarified that parking fees will no longer be collected at 46 out of 106 main roads in Karachi, while fees will still apply in 25 towns and 6 cantonment board areas. He emphasised that KMC's financial position is stable, and providing public convenience remains their top priority.

Earlier, the Sindh government imposed a ban on dumpers entering Karachi during daytime in response to the rising number of traffic accidents in the city.

Under the new restriction, dumpers will be allowed entry only between 11 PM and 6 AM, officials announced.

The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah on the directives of Chief Minister Sindh.

The meeting was attended by Karachi Commissioner, Additional IG Karachi, Secretary Transport, DIG Traffic, and other senior officials.

Authorities have also ordered the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) to shift its operations to nighttime within three months to reduce congestion and accidents.