Major overhaul of city's water network

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has initiated a major administrative reform, creating four new operational zones to modernize the city's water and sewerage services.

The reorganization aims to enhance efficiency, accelerate problem resolution, and ensure the delivery of reliable water and sanitation facilities across Karachi. A formal notification for the restructuring was issued by the corporation earlier this week.

Under the new framework, Zone One will cover districts Malir and Korangi, led by Chief Engineer Mohammad Ali Shaikh, with supporting superintending engineers assigned to Korangi, Shah Faisal, Model, Ibrahim Hyderi, and Gadap Towns.

Zone Two, encompassing the East and South districts, will be headed by Chief Engineer Aftab Alam Chandio, overseeing teams in Jinnah town, Gulshan town, Safora, Clifton, and Lyari areas.

Zone Three, covering West and Keamari districts, will operate under Chief Engineer Ghulam Mohammad Hub, while Zone Four, responsible for Central district and Sohrab Goth Town, will be supervised by Chief Engineer Shah Rukh Hussain.

KWSC Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ali Siddiqui and Chief Operating Officer Engineer Asadullah Khan described the move as a step toward "strengthening operational capacity and ensuring faster, more responsive service delivery."