Karachi: The World Bank (WB) will spend USD 100 million to supply drinking water to each household in Karachi, a news source reported. A delegation of WB shared the project details in a meeting held with Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah.
The minister was briefed that the project also focuses on increasing the efficiency of Karachi Water Board to help it supply drinking water to every household. Furthermore, the funds will be utilised for upgrading water and sewerage lines in the city.
The project is divided in various phases. The first phase comprises introduction of amendments in operations of the water board, laying of new sewerage and water supply lines, and carrying out project studies to help fix water related issues in the city.
Speaking with media about this project, Minister Shah said that the Sindh government and WB will monitor the project to ensure transparency. As per the information shared by the Sindh Local Government Secretary Roshan Ali Sheikh, the project has been granted an administrative approval and the project director has been asked to share the complete project plan within one week.
