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In a move to tackle the water crisis issue in Karachi’s rapidly growing population areas, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab announced to start of a new water supply project worth Rs 10 billion.
Speaking on locale media, he mentioned that new lines are being laid to supply water to the city’s tail-end areas, such as Lyari and Clifton.
The project, worth Rs10 billion, will officially launch in October 2025. It is expected to be completed in 12 months.
Answering to the question about K-4 project, Wahab stated that the K-4 water project consists of two components.
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One is managed by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and the other by the Karachi Water Supply Corporation (KWSC).
He further claimed that the previous governments did not work seriously on it. However, WAPDA claims that it will complete its share of the K-4 project by December 2026.
In addition, the mayor said that each industrial area now has a dedicated fire station with at least two fire tenders. Referring to a recent factory fire in Landhi, he confirmed that KMC fire staff responded on time and kept the water supply running.
Wahab also urged the federal government to support Karachi more actively. He appealed to all industry associations to establish a working relationship with the city administration. Through this mutual cooperation, they can solve key problems.
