KARACHI, May 29 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, stressed that the city’s growing population required efficient water management systems, transparent governance, and timely completion of strategic initiatives. He made these remarks in a meeting with World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar here at CM house, to review progress on Karachi’s water supply and infrastructure projects. The meeting reviewed progress on Karachi water supply and infrastructure projects, including K-IV …
Sindh CM, WB Country Chief review progress on Karachi water supply projects
KARACHI, May 29 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, stressed that the city’s growing population required efficient water management systems, transparent governance, and timely completion of strategic initiatives.
He made these remarks in a meeting with World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar here at CM house, to review progress on Karachi’s water supply and infrastructure projects.
The meeting reviewed progress on Karachi water supply and infrastructure projects, including K-IV augmentation, water metering, civic works in informal settlements and institutional reforms in the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC).
“Karachi’s growing population requires efficient water management systems, transparent governance, and the timely completion of strategic projects,” Murad Shah said. “The Sindh government will provide full support to ensure that all ongoing projects are completed within the stipulated timelines.”
The meeting reviewed implementation timelines, funding requirements, procurement progress and ongoing civil works under the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP).
The meeting was attended by Minister Local Government Nasir shah, Minister P&D Jam Khan Shoro, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, PSCM Agha Wasif, and Chairman P&D Najam Shah. The World Bank delegation includes Manager, Operations Gailius J. Draugelis, Regional Practice Director, Mesky Brhane, Senior Water Specialist Tiziana Smith.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said the Sindh government was committed to improving Karachi’s water supply network, reducing water losses, and ensuring modern, sustainable urban water infrastructure.
“Karachi’s growing population requires efficient water management systems, transparent governance and timely completion of strategic projects,” Murad Shah said. “The Sindh government will extend full support to ensure that all ongoing projects are completed within stipulated timelines.”
The CM and the visiting World Bank Country Director decided to hold fortnightly review meetings to closely monitor progress and resolve bottlenecks so that projects could be completed on time.
Minister Local Government Nasir Shah informed the meeting that the consumer meter installation plan covering 4,333 meters had been finalised and would be shared with the World Bank within a few days. The meeting was informed that all consumer meters would be installed by June 2027 in accordance with the agreed implementation schedule.
Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab told the World Bank team that 150 out of 212 chambers required for system meters had already been constructed, while the remaining chamber locations would be identified by the Non-Revenue Water consultancy team already engaged on the project.
The meeting also reviewed the K-IV augmentation project and procurement process. Officials informed the CM that bidding documents had been submitted to the World Bank on May 10, while comments received from the Bank were being incorporated. Revised bidding documents have also been resubmitted.
On the 2.7- kilometre common corridor component of K-IV augmentation, Local Government Minister Nasir Shah said work had resumed on April 16. Installation of a 72-inch mild steel pipeline was currently underway, while work on the 96-inch pipeline would begin after relocation of an SSGC gas pipeline and rehabilitation of the NIPA bridge.
The chief minister was informed that the corridor project was expected to be completed by August 2026. Murad Shah directed the Local Government department and the Mayor of Karachi to remove all administrative and technical hurdles affecting progress on the K-IV project. “The K-IV project is critical for Karachi’s future water security, and there should be no unnecessary delays in its execution,” he said.
The meeting also reviewed progress on recruitment and institutional strengthening within KW&SC. The meeting was told that recruitment for several technical and management positions, including Director Project Development, Communications Specialist, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist and Director Operations & Reforms. Was in progress.
Reviewing civic infrastructure works in Essa Nagri and Soba Nagar, the Mayor said construction of a water storage tank and cleaning of drains were in progress, while work on water supply connections from the main line would start after Eid.
In Soba Nagar, paver work was underway, and a chlorination unit from Shah Faisal Pumping Station would be shifted to improve water treatment operations. Murtaza Wahab said. He added that the Soba Nagar project was likely to be completed by June 2026.
The World Bank was also informed that feasibility reports related to K-IV augmentation had already been submitted for review.
The meeting further discussed the need for additional allocations for water treatment plants and consultancy services under KWSSIP-II.
Murad Shah emphasised upon the importance of transparent planning, institutional reforms and sustainable investment in Karachi’s water sector. “Our objective is to build a modern, reliable and efficient water supply system for Karachi through strong coordination with development partners,” the chief minister said.
