Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has announced that all cemeteries across the city will be registered.
Currently, 38 graveyards are managed by Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), but the city has over 200 burial grounds.
He announced that the official rate for a grave within KMC-administered cemeteries is set at Rs14,300.
The mayor also issued a warning to gravediggers and caretakers charging unauthorised fees, calling for strict action against violators.
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In January, the KMC began displaying banners at registered cemeteries to show the fixed burial rate of Rs14,300, following directives by Mayor Murtaza.
Cemeteries Director Sarwar Alam had at the time warned staff against overcharging and stressed that no unregistered workers would be allowed inside graveyards.
Mayor Murtaza last month unveiled the KMC Rs55.137 billion budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year.
Over Rs5.3 billion has been earmarked for municipal operations, with more than Rs2.1 billion set aside for departments such as land management, katchi abadis, estate, and charged parking.
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