Cabinet approves 40pc increase in cost of Karachi's DHA water line project
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Karachi's Defence Housing Authority water infrastructure project faces significant budget expansion, with costs climbing by 40 percent to reach Rs14.2 billion. The Frontier Works Organisation will construct a dedicated pipeline from Dumlotee to supply water exclusively to DHA residents. Officials attribute the substantial increase to multiple factors including architectural modifications, upgraded pipeline materials, and inflationary pressures affecting construction expenses. This development reflects broader challenges in Pakistan's urban water management infrastructure.
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Cabinet approves 40pc increase in cost of Karachi's DHA water line project
Under the Rs14.2bn scheme, Frontier Works Organisation to lay dedicated line from Dumlotee to provide water to DHA residents; Sharjeel says cost raised due to changes in design, pipeline material, inflation.
