KARACHI: Despite criticism of ignoring Karachi’s development, the Sindh government, led by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), claims it is completing several multi-billion-rupee infrastructure projects in the city. According to the authorities, these projects are near completion and will be opened one after another in the coming weeks.
Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, who also serves as Sindh government spokesperson, said that six major development projects will be completed in the next three to four months. Out of these, three are expected to be operational as early as next month.
The most immediate project set for inauguration is the Hub Canal Project, which has been carried out by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC). It is expected to be inaugurated on August 14.
The project includes building a new 100 million gallons per day (MGD) canal from Hub Dam to Karachi and repairing the old canal to improve the city’s water supply.
“The old canal is nearly 50 years old and had become weak due to leakage and seepage. It could no longer carry the full water capacity,” said Mayor Wahab. “This new canal will ensure a consistent 100 MGD supply, while the repaired old canal will provide extra water to different areas.”
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In terms of road infrastructure, officials confirmed that the Jam Sadiq Bridge, which is one kilometre long, will be completed and opened by the end of August.
The project picked up pace after Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah’s visit in March 2025, during which he instructed the authorities to fast-track the work. The bridge will offer a dedicated route for DHA and Korangi-bound traffic on Shahrah-i-Bhutto.
Another major step in Karachi’s water management is the upcoming launch of Treatment Plant-1 (TP-1), also known as the Shershah treatment plant, under the West Karachi Recycling Water Project.
“This is not just a treatment plant—it’s a game changer for urban water use,” a KWSC official said. Mayor Wahab added that the plant will treat 35 MGD of sewage and provide industrial-grade water to SITE, easing pressure on Karachi’s freshwater supply.
The work on sewage treatment will be completed by August 30, and the treated water will later be refined for industrial use. The mayor also announced that the Karimabad Underpass in District Central will be opened on September 30.
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The project was launched by caretaker CM Maqbool Baqar in June 2023, under the supervision of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA). It was initially approved at Rs1.35 billion, but the cost increased by Rs3.8 billion due to extra digging work.
“But the difficult days for residents of District Central are almost over,” said Mayor Wahab. “The underpass will bring major relief to not only the local area but also the rest of the city.”
Meanwhile, work is also progressing quickly on the Korangi Causeway Bridge near Qayyumabad and the Murghikhana Bridge over the Malir River along the N-5 Highway. Officials said contractors have been strictly told to complete both projects on time.
According to the schedule, the Korangi Bridge will be ready by October 30, while the Murghikhana Bridge will be fully functional by December 31.
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