Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved the acceleration of the Solid Waste Emergency & Efficiency Project (SWEEP), a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Karachi’s waste management system into a modern, environmentally compliant and climate-resilient framework.
Presiding over a meeting at the CM House on Thursday, the CM said SWEEP - a joint project of the Government of Sindh and the World Bank - was central to the vision of making Karachi a cleaner, greener and more livable city. The meeting was attended by Local Government Minister Nasir Shah, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Principal Secretary to CM Agha Wasif, Secretary Local Government Waseem Shamshad and Project Director SWEEP Anwar Shar.
Sustainable Karachi
The CM underlined that the core objective of SWEEP is to reduce Karachi’s carbon footprint while ensuring compliance with national and international environmental quality standards.
He said the project would not only modernise waste collection and disposal but also enhance safety at dumpsites, rehabilitate exhausted areas and improve living conditions and livelihoods of waste pickers residing nearby.
“Integrated solid waste management is essential for public health, environmental protection and climate resilience,” the CM said, directing officials to ensure strict adherence to environmental safeguards and timely completion of all project components.
Infrastructure
SWEEP focuses on developing urgently required infrastructure, including modern garbage transfer stations (GTS) and sanitary engineered landfill sites (LFS), to strengthen municipal solid waste management.
Garbage transfer stations are designed to improve operational efficiency through organised waste reception, segregation and bulk transfer, reducing environmental and public health risks. The landfill site provides engineered, environmentally compliant disposal of residual waste, complete with leachate management systems and gas wells.
The CM reviewed progress on two major packages: Package 1: Garbage Transfer Stations (GTS). Construction is underway at four locations - Sharafi Goth, Dinga Morr, Imtiaz and Gutter Baghicha. As of February 2026, Sharafi Goth GTS has achieved over 52 per cent physical progress, while other sites are progressing at varying stages. Completion of several facilities is expected by August 2026. Package 2: Jam Chakro Landfill Site (LFS). At the 485-acre Jam Chakro site, development is progressing across five landfill phases with an estimated lifespan of 6.5 years.
Current physical progress stands at around 41 per cent, including construction of leachate tanks, gas wells, waste reception areas, internal roads and buildings. The site is designed to handle up to 7,000 tonnes of waste per day in an environmentally safe manner.
The CM noted that SWEEP aligns with Pakistan’s Vision 2025, which emphasises curbing urban pollution, modernising waste transfer systems and promoting sustainable cities. He instructed the project team to address existing delays, close performance gaps and maintain momentum to deliver tangible improvements for Karachi’s residents.
“We are committed to providing a sustainable and livable environment through an end-to-end, integrated solid waste management system,” the CM said, reiterating the government’s resolve to protect the city’s environment while supporting inclusive urban development.
