According to the Sindh Outdoor Advertising Association (SOAA), Commissioner Karachi Hasan Naqvi chaired a detailed meeting on outdoor advertising at his office on October 12, 2026, bringing together municipal authorities and industry representatives.
During the session, SOAA President Aamir Siddiqui represented the stance of lawful advertising businesses, pointing out that existing regulations do not explicitly prohibit multiple sites or skins on a single building. He also highlighted disparities in billboard sizes across different cities and urged that authorities first target installations lacking any regulatory provision before addressing private site dimensions.
Commissioner Karachi stated that town councils can amend regulations through resolutions, advising advertisers to either secure proper rule amendments or install sites matching permitted dimensions. Following observations by the Deputy Commissioner regarding unremoved illegal installations, Commissioner Karachi ordered the immediate removal of several panels and gantries, including Tidal Flow on I.I. Chundrigar Road.
The meeting also emphasized activating vigilance committees and involving reputable engineers to inspect structure stability. The association noted it will continue legal and organizational efforts to protect members' lawful media sites.
