Steering committee reviews progress of KWSIP

KARACHI: Sindh Planning and Development Board’s Project Steering Committee for the Karachi Water and Services Improvement Project (KWSIP) met on Friday to review overall progress and address key implementation challenges. Presided over by the Chairman of P&D Board, Najam Ahmed Shah, the meeting reviewed the project’s physical and financial progress. A detailed discussion was held on bottlenecks affecting timely and effective implementation, including issues related to project execution, procurement, financial management, institutional coordination and other operational matters. The chairman stressed the need for timely implementation of KWSIP due to its importance in improving water supply and sanitation services for the people of Karachi. He directed all relevant stakeholders to enhance coordination and take immediate measures to resolve outstanding issues and accelerate project activities. The meeting also placed particular emphasis on health and safety during project execution. The chairman directed implementing agencies, contractors and other stakeholders to strictly comply with prescribed safety standards and protocols to protect workers, project staff and the general public during construction and field operations. “Safety standards must not be compromised in the interest of expediting project implementation, ” he said. The participants also discussed practical measures to address bottlenecks and agreed on specific actions to accelerate progress. The chairman directed all the departments concerned and implementing agencies to ensure close coordination and complete the agreed actions within the stipulated timelines. The meeting concluded with a commitment from all stakeholders to address implementation and safety concerns on a priority basis and ensure steady progress towards achieving the objectives of the Karachi Water and Services Improvement Project. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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