Need stressed to fast track K-IV water project.

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar held a meeting here on Thursday to discuss progress on Greater Karachi Water Supply Project (K-IV).

MNA Najeeb Haroon, Chairman WAPDA, Chairman, Planning and Development, Government of Sindh, Ministry of Water Resources and senior officials attended the meeting.

The meeting emphasized that there was a severe water shortage in Karachi, therefore the project needs to be carried out on a fast track and all the agencies involved are committed to fast track the project.

WAPDA chairman gave detailed presentation on the project including its physical and financial progress, issues associated with the project and decisions required for...