The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW and SC) today launched a significant administrative overhaul, dividing its operations into four new zones in a bid to modernize the sprawling city’s chronically troubled water and sanitation infrastructure. The move, directed by Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, is aimed at improving service delivery and responsiveness to public grievances.
A formal notification issued earlier this week confirmed the restructuring, which seeks to enhance operational efficiency, streamline water distribution, and accelerate the resolution of sanitation problems. Officials stated the goal is to provide reliable water and sewerage facilities throughout the metropolis.
Under the new organizational framework, Zone One will be responsible for the Malir and Korangi districts, with Chief Engineer Mohammad Ali Shaikh at the helm. He will be supported by superintending engineers covering Korangi, Shah Faisal, Model, Ibrahim Hyderi, and Gadap Towns.
Zone Two, comprising the East and South districts, will be managed by Chief Engineer Aftab Alam Chandio, who will lead teams in Jinnah town, Gulshan town, Safora, Clifton, and Lyari.
Chief Engineer Ghulam Mohammad Hub has been appointed to lead Zone Three, which covers the West and Keamari districts. Meanwhile, Zone Four, which includes the Central district and Sohrab Goth Town, will be supervised by Chief Engineer Shah Rukh Hussain.
According to KW and SC Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ali Siddiqui and Chief Operating Officer Engineer Asadullah Khan, the reorganization is a crucial step toward “strengthening operational capacity.” They emphasized that the new structure is designed to ensure “faster, more responsive service delivery.”
The leadership duo added that the changes are expected to improve coordination among field teams and lead to more prompt handling of public complaints regarding water supply and sewerage maintenance.
The officials described the initiative as a reflection of Mayor Wahab’s vision for providing residents with superior facilities and a higher standard of public service, noting that the revamped administrative framework positions the water utility to better address Karachi’s escalating urban demands.