Karachi’s K-IV water project receives ‘Inadequate’ share in Budget 2026-27
Key takeaways
- The government of Pakistan has allocated Rs. 103.1 billion for water sector projects in the federal budget 2026-27, while critical water supply projects remain underfunded despite growing nationwide scarcity.
- Among the major allocations, the government reserved Rs.
- It is to be mentioned that the K-IV water projects have a revised estimated cost of Rs 170 billion.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The government of Pakistan has allocated Rs. 103.1 billion for water sector projects in the federal budget 2026-27, while critical water supply projects remain underfunded despite growing nationwide scarcity.
Among the major allocations, the government reserved Rs. 10 billion for Karachi’s crucial K-IV water supply project, though the amount falls short for a metropolitan city of over 25 million people currently grappling with a severe water crisis.
It is to be mentioned that the K-IV water projects have a revised estimated cost of Rs 170 billion. The long-delayed project is designed to supply 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of water to Karachi.