Karachi: Sindh Minister for Local Bodies Saeed Ghani has recently disclosed that the cost of the K-4 water project, originally estimated at PKR 26 billion, has escalated to PKR 126 billion. This update has been featured in an article on September 16.
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During a session of the Sindh Assembly on Monday, it was revealed that the project was initially expected to be completed by mid-2019, but the the project has faced multiple delays and cost overruns. The latest revised completion date is now set for April 2027.
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The K-4 project, designed to increase Karachi’s water supply, is a collaborative effort between the provincial and federal governments.