Sindh CM And World Bank Join Forces To Accelerate Karachi’s K-IV Water Project

KARACHI – In a high-level meeting focused on solving the city’s long-standing water crisis, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with World Bank Country Director Bolorma Amgaabazar on Friday to push forward the Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP), including the critical K-IV augmentation scheme.

The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s House, underscored the provincial government’s commitment to establishing a modern and sustainable water supply system for Karachi with the World Bank’s technical and financial support.

CM Murad Ali Shah described the K-IV project as vital for meeting the future water requirements of Pakistan’s largest city, which continues to see rapid population growth. He directed authorities to remove all technical and administrative hurdles and ensure the project’s timely completion.

“Karachi’s expanding population demands a modern and efficient water supply system. We must complete all ongoing projects on time and to the highest quality standards,” the Chief Minister stated.

The discussions also covered water metering, urban improvements in informal settlements (katchi abadis), and ongoing governance reforms within the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC).

Provincial Ministers Nasir Shah and Jam Khan Shoro, Mayor of Karachi Murtaza Wahab, senior government officials, and World Bank representatives attended the session.

The original K-IV project, designed to supply 650 million gallons per day (MGD) in three phases, has faced decades of delays, cost overruns, and funding shortages. However, with a new deadline of December 2026 set by Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, and renewed oversight from both the Sindh and federal governments, officials are optimistic about completing Phase I—which aims to deliver 260 MGD to the city.