Impact of poor institutional performance & indiscriminate disposal of untreated wastewater at Karachi fish harbor from Lyari River

Karachi fish harbor is the busiest harbor of Pakistan which deals with 95% of total marine fish and its products. It is also a hub of 90% of the total fish exports of Pakistan. Karachi port is adjoined with harbor which increases its economic importance as well as the risk of getting polluted. Study on institutional performance on indiscriminate disposal of wastewater was conducted. Data required in this research was collected from multiple sources such as published articles, project reports, newspapers, scientific reviews, and journal articles. Detail interviews were also conducted from the authorities of the concerned public institutions. Lyari River which ends near Karachi fish harbor, additionally, 12000 MT of solid waste is also generated daily which also ends in the sea and polluting the area. The level of pollution based on tested parameters shows that parameters are above NEQs accept the level of metals. Institutions working on environment and wastewater management are responsible for it. No fish is available in harbor water and fishermen have to travel farther for fish catch due to deteriorated water quality which increases their cost.