Sindh and World Bank review $3.85 billion project portfolio
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar reviewed 12 active projects at CM House on Monday. Their combined commitment is $3.849 billion, of which $2.334 billion has been disbursed.
- 12 active World Bank operations in Sindh were reviewed at CM House.
- Combined commitment is $3.849 billion; $2.334 billion disbursed.
- Jam Sadiq Bridge is 73.9 per cent complete, with completion set for March 29, 2027.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar held a portfolio review meeting at CM House on Monday. They took stock of implementation, financial progress, procurement and challenges in World Bank-financed projects across the province.
The meeting reviewed 12 active operations: 11 Investment Project Financing projects and one Programme-for-Results operation. Their combined commitment is $3.849 billion. Of this, $2.334 billion has been disbursed and $1.571 billion remains undisbursed.
The disbursement target for 2026-27 is $381.2 million, with a stretch target of $434.2 million. Actual disbursements stood at $43.2 million. Murad Shah reaffirmed the government's commitment to work with the World Bank to speed up implementation and resolve bottlenecks. Departments and project teams must take ownership of pending actions, strengthen coordination and meet agreed timelines.
The Second Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP-2), worth $240 million, was reviewed with a focus on K-IV associated facilities. Environmental and social instruments for these facilities were submitted to the World Bank for clearance. A revalidation survey for the K-IV augmentation resettlement action plan is to proceed shortly. The KWSSIP-2 contract is expected to be signed on December 5, and a census and survey are planned from December 21, 2026, to February 20, 2027.
Several KW&SC regulatory measures have been approved, while service and wastewater recycling and reuse regulations remain pending. The earlier KWSSIP project has closed. Dhabeji Rising Main rectification is complete, and chlorination stations have been relocated, commissioned and handed over to KW&SC. The second phase of water-quality testing is underway. Soba Nagar and Essa Nagri water and sanitation works are expected to finish by November 15 and December 31 respectively, and customer service centres are ready for inauguration by the end of November.
On transport, the Taj Haider Bridge opened to traffic in October 2025, and dismantling of the old bridge is in progress. Jam Sadiq Bridge is 73.9 per cent complete against a planned 92.7 per cent, with completion scheduled for March 29, 2027. Yellow Corridor Depot-1 stands at 17.57 per cent against a planned 93.6 per cent, and Depot-2 at 46.66 per cent against a planned 100 per cent.
Negotiations for BRT Package 3B have begun, and combined evaluation of financial bids for Package 3A is underway. Technical bids for the two-lot Phase-II package were opened and are being evaluated. SWEEP operations began at Cell-1 of the Jam Chakro landfill on October 19. Full completion of the landfill site and three garbage transfer stations, at Sharafi Goth, Imtiaz and Gutter Baghicha, is expected by November 30.
Why it matters
World Bank-funded projects shape roads, water and public services across Sindh, including in Karachi. The review shows where works such as bridges, bus corridors, water supply and landfill are ahead or behind schedule.
