Karachi sewerage cleanup received a major boost as the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) added 20 new suction and jetting vehicles. These “blue trucks” will help clear blocked sewer lines, especially during the rainy season. Previously, 122 trucks were in service, and the addition increases the total to 142, significantly improving sewer maintenance across […]
Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC)
Sindh high court orders appointment of permanent CEO for Karachi water corporation
The Sindh High Court has ordered the appointment of a permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) within two months. The decision came during a hearing on petitions challenging appointments to senior posts in the corporation. The court has also issued a written verdict and lifted the interim stay […]
Power outages disrupt Karachi’s water supply, affecting 90 million gallons
KARACHI – Massive power outages caused by intense heat have severely disrupted Karachi’s water supply, affecting nearly 90 million gallons over two days, according to the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC). KWSC said the breakdowns at key water pumping stations were triggered by widespread electricity failures on May 27 and 28. These power cuts […]
$240 million boost for Karachi’s water, sanitation services
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has sanctioned $240 million in funding for the second phase of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP). This funding aims to address critical issues in Karachi’s water and sanitation infrastructure, significantly improving the city’s water availability and sanitation services by 2030. The project builds on the […]