In Karachi, obtaining pure milk has become a major issue, and the latest laboratory report has raised serious health concerns for citizens.
According to the report presented in the Sindh High Court, all milk samples collected from different areas of Karachi were declared unfit for consumption. This not only highlights poor sanitation practices but also reveals severe violations of basic hygiene principles during the transportation and sale of milk.
On the court’s orders, the inspection team member submitted a detailed report on milk quality, which stated that not a single sample collected from across the city was suitable for human consumption.
The report identified excessive bacteria, water adulteration, poor storage, and substandard cleaning methods as the major issues. The court ordered the laboratory report to be made part of the official record to pave the way for strict action in the future.
During the hearing, the Karachi Commissioner also presented the new notification regarding milk prices, under which the price for dairy farms has been set at 200 rupees per liter, while retailers will sell it at 220 rupees per liter. However, experts say that merely fixing prices will not improve the quality unless the city’s milk supply chain, transportation, storage, and hygiene systems are improved.
Health experts have warned that consuming contaminated milk can cause weakness in children, stomach illnesses, gastric infections, and long term health complications.
Citizens have also expressed deep concern over the situation and demanded strict government action. The court has directed the relevant authorities to ensure effective measures for milk quality control and to take action against those responsible.
