Karachi: The Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV) has achieved 64% overall progress, with PKR 86 billion spent to date, but the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has cautioned that uninterrupted funding is essential to keep the project on track.
The update came during a two-day review visit by Wapda Chairman retired Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed, who inspected multiple key sites, including intake structures and pumping stations at Keenjhar Lake in Thatta, the high-pressure pipeline network leading to Karachi, and a major filtration plant within the city. The review also covered contract-wise timelines and the status of each construction package.
The PKR 40 billion scheme is divided into eight contract packages to accelerate execution. However, project officials noted that funding in the current federal budget remains insufficient, with only PKR 3.2 billion allocated so far. Wapda warned that prolonged delays in fund disbursement may affect the targeted 2026 completion timeline.
During the briefing, the chairman directed teams to speed up construction activities and deploy additional resources, particularly along Pipeline-2 (PL-2), which is currently lagging behind schedule. He also urged tighter coordination between contractors and the Sindh government to ensure smooth project execution.
Wapda stressed that K-IV remains critical for Karachi, a city facing persistent water shortages. It noted that the provincial government must complete associated water distribution and augmentation works in time so residents can benefit fully once the new supply becomes operational.
Once completed, the K-IV project is expected to supply millions of gallons of potable water daily to Karachi, easing long-standing shortages and supporting the needs of a rapidly growing population.
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