KARACHI: In a decisive move to ensure sustainable urban development, eliminate duplication of work, and improve infrastructure planning across the city, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation and the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation have agreed to jointly plan and execute all ongoing and upcoming development schemes. According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the directive was issued by Mayor Karachi and Chairman KWSC, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, during a high-level meeting held at the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation head office. The meeting addressed longstanding issues related to uncoordinated development work, particularly the repeated damage to newly constructed roads due to water pipeline installations and maintenance activities.
Mayor Wahab emphasized that numerous complaints have been received from citizens regarding the deterioration of infrastructure caused by a lack of coordination between departments. He stated that such challenges must be addressed through clear and comprehensive guidelines to ensure efficiency, quality, and long-term sustainability in all development initiatives.
“From now onwards, no development scheme will be executed without prior joint planning and coordination between KMC and KWSC,” the Mayor directed. “This approach will not only prevent the waste of public resources but also ensure that Karachi’s infrastructure is developed in a durable and systematic manner.”
The Mayor further instructed that all ongoing projects, including Pehlwan Goth Road, Toori Bangash Road, Suparco Road, Sabiha Akhtar Road, Mehrunisa Road, Mission Road, and other key development schemes, must be carried out in close collaboration between both organizations to maintain quality standards and deliver lasting benefits to the citizens of Karachi.
Highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability, Mayor Wahab noted that KMC has already engaged a third-party consultant to independently monitor and evaluate the quality of work across major projects. He stressed that major development schemes must not be compromised due to minor or unplanned utility works.
He further clarified that infrastructure development must follow a logical and coordinated sequence: water and sewerage pipelines should be assessed, aligned, and installed prior to road construction, while roadworks should only proceed after ensuring that all underlying utilities are properly planned and secured.
Issuing a stern warning, the Mayor stated that any official found violating these directives or failing to adhere to the newly established guidelines will face strict disciplinary action.
The meeting was attended by Municipal Commissioner Karachi Abrar Jaffar, Managing Director KWSC Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Chief Operating Officer KWSC Asadullah Khan, Financial Advisor Gulzar Abro, and other senior officials from both organizations.
This joint initiative marks a significant step towards integrated urban planning and reflects the city administration’s commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure for the people of Karachi.