Sindh Approves Bigger Budget for DHA Karachi Water Pipeline and Northern Bypass Logistics Park Karachi

Karachi – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – The Sindh cabinet has given the green light to a major cost hike for the DHA Karachi water pipeline project, along with plans for a new Northern Bypass logistics park Karachi to ease the city’s growing traffic mess.

The cabinet met on Thursday and approved a 40 percent rise in the cost of the water line. This pipeline will carry water from Dumlottee to Defence Housing Authority. Many DHA residents have been struggling with water shortages for a long time. Most of them rely on water tankers just to get by.

Last year, in July 2025, the cabinet had first approved the project at a lower cost. But now, the price has jumped to over Rs14 billion. Officials said the extra cost comes from design changes, better pipe material, higher taxes, and inflation. New filtration units and a monitoring system also added to the bill.

To keep the project running long-term, the cabinet raised the water tariff slightly. Bulk water will now cost a bit more per gallon. Officials believe this small hike will help cover future costs and keep the system working smoothly for years.

A New Logistics Hub for Karachi

Along with the water project, the cabinet also approved early plans for a logistics park on Karachi’s Northern Bypass, also known as M-10. This truck terminal aims to pull heavy trucks out of busy city roads and move them to one organized location.

Studies by international agencies had already suggested this move. Experts said Karachi needs a proper space for trucks, warehouses, and freight handling outside the main city area. The new site will include parking, fuel stations, repair shops, and rest areas for drivers.

Private companies will help build the project. The government plans to use around 400 acres of land near the bypass. A proper set of rules is still being worked out before construction begins.

The cabinet also discussed the province’s wheat supply. Sindh grew less wheat than needed this year, leaving a shortfall of over a million tons. If the federal government imports wheat, Sindh plans to buy extra stock to fill the gap. Officials also promised action against people hoarding wheat for profit.

Government workers got some good news too. The cabinet approved a small pay boost and higher travel allowance starting in July. Employees with disabilities will also get more support money each month.

Health and education were not left out either. A hospital in Shikarpur was declared a teaching hospital, and health insurance for government staff was extended for six more months. Meanwhile, school board reforms were approved, including digital exams and online results, to make the system more modern.

Together, these steps show Sindh government is trying to tackle water shortage, traffic jams, and public service gaps all at once. Whether these plans turn into real results will depend on how fast the work actually starts on the ground.