The Sindh government has approved faster implementation of the Solid Waste Emergency and Efficiency Project in Karachi. The project aims to modernise the city’s waste management system.
The project is being carried out in partnership with the World Bank. It focuses on improving garbage collection, disposal and environmental safety across Karachi.
The decision was made at a high level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the Chief Minister’s House.
Senior officials attended the meeting. These included the Local Government Minister Nasir Shah and Mayor of Karachi Murtaza Wahab. They reviewed progress and discussed future plans.
Murad Ali Shah said the project is key to the government’s goal of making Karachi cleaner and more livable.
He said proper solid waste management is important for public health, environmental protection and climate resilience. He directed officials to complete all parts of the project on time and follow environmental rules.
The project includes the construction of modern Garbage Transfer Stations and sanitary engineered landfill sites.
These facilities are expected to improve efficiency and to reduce environmental risks.
Where will it take place?
Construction is underway at four Garbage Transfer Station sites in Sharafi Goth, Dinga Morr, Imtiaz and Gutter Baghicha.
As of February 2026, work at Sharafi Goth is more than 52 per cent complete, according to the reports.
Progress is also continuing at the other sites. Some facilities are expected to be ready by August 2026.
Work is also ongoing at the 485 acre Jam Chakro landfill site. The landfill is being developed in five phases and is expected to have a lifespan of about 6.5 years.
Overall progress at Jam Chakro stands at around 41 per cent. The landfill is designed to handle up to 7,000 tonnes of waste per day.
It will use environmentally safe systems, including leachate management and gas wells.
Officials said the project will also restore old dumping areas and support the livelihoods of waste pickers.
