Karachi: The provincial government and World Bank (WB) on Tuesday announced their decision to initiate a USD 200 million Solid Waste Emergency and Efficiency Project (SWEEP) — designed to eliminate waste from the sewerage lines and streets of Karachi, according to news sources.
The decision was publicized after a delegation from WB, headed by Practice Manager South Asia (Urban) Catalina Marulanda, met with Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah at his residence for an in-depth meeting.
The CM stated that an Asian Development Bank (ADB) fund of PKR 1.6 billion had been utilized to improve the solid waste management disposal system within the city. He added that the government was keen to repurpose this waste into sustainable energy.
Under SWEEP, garbage transfer stations will be established in all districts of the city, while a landsite will also be developed to dispose of waste and convert it into energy.
CM Murad Ali reaffirmed his resolve to turn Karachi into one of the cleanest cities in Pakistan. He also created a committee to review the modalities of the project, which is to be led by Chairperson of Planning and Development (P&D) Naheed Shah, before the proposal can be approved by the provincial government.
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