Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar on Monday reviewed a portfolio of 12 World Bank-financed projects worth $3.849 billion, pressing departments to speed up implementation so the investment translates into better public services. Of the total commitment, $2.334 billion has been disbursed so far.
The review covered water, transport, health, education, agriculture and housing. For financial year 2026-27 the disbursement target is $381.2 million, with a stretch target of $434.2 million, against $43.2 million disbursed so far. The $240 million second phase of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project, linked to the K-IV water scheme, featured prominently, with water works in Soba Nagar due by November 15 and in Essa Nagri by December 31.
Progress on Karachi’s Yellow BRT corridor also came under review, with bridge work at 73.9 percent against a 92.7 percent target and completion scheduled for March 29, 2027, while bus depot work remains behind schedule. The $196.7 million Sindh Integrated Health and Population Project, with nine signed civil works contracts, was reviewed in detail.
Sources: Dawn, The Express Tribune. Written in our own words for information only.