The Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has ordered officials to accelerate work on major Karachi water infrastructure projects, warning that delays could worsen the city’s growing water and sanitation challenges. The directive came during a review meeting at the CM House on Thursday.
Presiding over the session, the chief minister emphasised that the timely completion of the K-IV Water Supply Project and reforms under the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) were critical for the city’s future.
Officials informed the chief minister that work on the K-IV pipeline has been intensified, particularly along a challenging 2.7-kilometre shared corridor with the Karachi BRT Red Line Project. Project teams are now targeting installing two major pipelines per day to keep the project on track during its final stages.
Murad Ali Shah stressed that “Karachi’s expanding population requires a modern and efficient water supply system. We must ensure that all ongoing projects are completed on time and with the highest quality standards.”
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He directed authorities to maintain the pace of work while minimising disruption in densely populated areas. The chief minister also called for the use of modern excavation techniques to avoid damage to existing infrastructure.
KWSSIP Phase-I Nearing Completion
The meeting was informed that several important components of Phase-I of KWSSIP are nearing completion. One Customer Service Centre has already been finished, while additional centres are in the final stages of construction.
The Centre of Reform, Research and Innovation (CERRI) building and several parking sheds for service vehicles are also under development as part of the comprehensive reform initiative.
Officials also reported significant progress on the Dhabeji Rising Main and the rehabilitation of the Dhabeji Pumping Station. Both are critical for improving Karachi’s bulk water transmission system.
As part of wider reforms, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation has launched a digital platform that allows residents to pay bills, file complaints, and request water tankers online. The service is available in Urdu, English and Sindhi, making it accessible to a broader population.
The meeting was told that KWSSIP is also extending water and sewerage services to underserved informal settlements through community-based initiatives. Areas such as Soba Nagar and Essa Nagri are being connected to improved water and sanitation networks through dedicated community engagement programmes.
