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Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Treatment Plant-I (TP-1) at Haroonabad on Saturday, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said the project marked an important milestone in the government’s efforts to improve water security, promote sustainable industrial development and address the growing challenges of water scarcity in Karachi.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated Pakistan’s first large-scale wastewater treatment and reuse project at Haroonabad. The ceremony was attended by Sindh PPP President Nisar Khuhro, provincial ministers, Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, representatives of industry, development partners, technical experts and senior government officials.
Speaking on the occasion, the CM said the project reflected the vision of the PPP chairman for modern infrastructure, environmental responsibility and sustainable economic growth. He also acknowledged efforts of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and all stakeholders involved in developing the initiative.
The CM said the project was the first of its kind in Pakistan, converting wastewater into a reusable resource for industrial purposes. He explained that 35 million gallons per day (MGD) of treated water would be supplied to industries through the wastewater treatment facility.
“By supplying treated wastewater to industries, an equivalent quantity of freshwater - 35 MGD - will become available for domestic use by the citizens of Karachi,” Shah said. “Water currently allocated to industries can now be redirected to households, helping address the city’s growing water needs.”
He said the quality of the treated water had been tested and found suitable for industrial consumption, adding that the facility would begin supplying water on a full scale in the coming days.
The CM noted that the project had been completed in a record timeframe under a public-private partnership model and represented a practical solution to the challenges of water scarcity, population growth and increasing industrial demand.
He said the initiative was also financially sustainable because industries would purchase the treated water, enabling operational expenses to be met through project revenues. “Once operational, the project will largely sustain itself and will not require additional financial support from the Sindh government for its routine operations,” he added.
Congratulating the mayor, Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation and all stakeholders involved in the project, the CM said the successful completion of the facility demonstrated what could be achieved through collaboration between government institutions and the private sector.
Speaking about the pace of development in Sindh, he said numerous public welfare projects were being completed across the province. “We have so many projects under way and reaching completion that sometimes there is hardly enough time for inauguration ceremonies,” he remarked, adding that the government remained focused on delivering services and tangible benefits to citizens rather than merely holding ceremonial events.
The CM emphasised that even on public holidays, work on development projects continued because public service remained the government’s foremost priority.
He also highlighted Sindh’s achievements in the health sector, stating that the province’s healthcare institutions had earned recognition from medical professionals nationally and internationally. He noted that specialised facilities in Sindh were serving not only patients from across Pakistan but also attracting people from abroad seeking quality treatment.
Shah said the true success of any development project was measured not by its inauguration but by the benefits it delivered to the public. “When people begin receiving the benefits of a project, that is its real inauguration,” he said.
The CM said the provincial administration would continue working to meet the expectations of the people through improved infrastructure, better services and sustainable development initiatives.
He added that any shortcomings identified in governance or service delivery would be addressed proactively.
