Karachi Set for Major Transformation with Billions in Development Projects
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that multiple major urban development initiatives are currently transforming Karachi's landscape, with billions of rupees being invested to improve infrastructure, education, and public services across the metropolis.
Massive Infrastructure and Urban Development Push
The provincial government is executing an extensive development program that includes nine major projects worth Rs7.66 billion, along with 76 KDA projects valued at Rs13.22 billion. Additionally, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation is spending Rs18.36 billion on 200 different projects aimed at improving urban facilities.
Memon highlighted that water supply remains a top priority, with the Hub Canal and Dumlottee water pipeline projects scheduled for completion within one year. These crucial initiatives will supply 10 million gallons per day (MGD) of water to Defense Housing Authority, addressing long-standing water shortages in the area.
Under foreign funding arrangements, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project is moving forward aggressively. Phase I is being completed at Rs25.47 billion, while Phase II will renovate Karachi's aging water and sewerage system with a massive Rs167.10 billion investment. The CLICK and SWEEP projects are also progressing to modernize waste management and water systems throughout the city.
Education Sector Receives Billions in Funding
The Sindh government is making significant strides in education reform and infrastructure development. During the current financial year, work is ongoing on 1,280 educational units under 130 different schemes, with an estimated total cost of Rs15.57 billion and Rs1.88 billion already released for these initiatives.
Flood-affected schools are receiving special attention, with Rs12.33 billion being invested across 30 districts for rehabilitation efforts. International cooperation is also playing a crucial role, as 20 girls' schools in five districts have been upgraded from primary to elementary level under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) program.
Through the Sindh Secondary Education Improvement Project, implemented in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, 117 new secondary schools are being constructed and 2,630 teachers are receiving specialized training. Additionally, 528 schools have been upgraded with eco-friendly technology to create better learning environments.
The Sindh Early Learning Enhancement Program has achieved remarkable success, training 21,500 teachers across 13,000 schools in 12 districts. The government has also introduced the Student Attendance Monitoring and Redress System (SAMRS) in 600 schools to improve educational outcomes.
Comprehensive Development Strategy
In the local government sector, special emphasis is being placed on completing water, sanitation, and infrastructure projects promptly. The development plan for 2025–26 includes 756 schemes comprising 713 ongoing projects, 17 carried forward initiatives, and 43 new schemes. Last year alone, 424 schemes were successfully completed, significantly enhancing urban infrastructure and services throughout the province.
College education is also receiving substantial attention, with multiple new projects in the tendering and initial implementation stages designed to provide safe, modern, and inclusive educational environments for every student.
Senior Minister Memon emphasized that all these initiatives are part of the Sindh government's comprehensive strategy to improve citizens' quality of life, enhance educational standards, and modernize urban facilities across Karachi and throughout the province.
