Pakistan, Dec. 18 -- The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Sindh government, the Karachi mayor, and other relevant authorities in a petition seeking strict enforcement of the law against defacement of public property. The court directed the respondents to submit their replies by February 10.

The petition was filed by Advocate Tariq Mansoor, who drew the court's attention to the increasing defacement of government buildings, parks, playgrounds, roads, and utility service poles. He said the problem had worsened in recent years through wall chalking, posters, banners, hoardings, and advertisements.

The petitioner cited the chief secretary, local government secretary, Karachi mayor and commissioner, inspector general...