PolicyAIAug 7, 2026
Karachi K-IV Water Scheme Approved at Rs172bn After 975pc Cost Escalation
The Central Development Working Party has approved Karachi's K-IV water scheme at a revised cost of Rs172 billion, nearly ten times the original Rs15.8 billion estimate set in 2007. The project's carrying capacity has been cut from 650MGD to 260MGD, and a 50MW electricity supply for its pumping stations forms a key part of the approved scope.
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