By KARCHI: An operation has been launched in Malir district of Karachi to relinquish government land.
On the direction of Deputy Commissioner, more than 200 illegal farmhouses are being demolished on government land.
Farmhouses are owned by political, religious leaders and police officers. The operation will continue for a week
On December 11, 2012, the 30-year lease of government lands in Sindh was canceled.
The lands were leased for dairy farming, poultry farming and agricultural purposes.
Areas where the operation is being carried out include Deha Khakar, Konar, Toor and Karkharo.
During the operation, more than 500 acres of government land worth billions of rupees has been handed over so far.
