{
  "id": 13334303,
  "title": "Karachi to Dig Up 20 Major Roads for K-IV Project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/karachi-to-dig-up-20-major-roads-for-k-iv-project",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:49:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/10/karachi-to-dig-up-20-major-roads-for-k-iv-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi's authorities plan to dig up over 20 major roads starting in January 2027 as part of the K-IV augmentation project, with work expected to last 22 months. Project manager Faisal Javed revealed that this excavation would entail working along roughly 96 kilometers of roads. The tendering process for the project is currently underway, and construction is anticipated to commence in January. However, Javed clarified that excavation will proceed in sections of one to three kilometers at a time rather than across the city concurrently. This strategy aims to minimize disruption for residents and commuters. Each section will involve installing pipelines before moving on to the next, thus limiting inconvenience. The augmentation pipelines are estimated to cost Rs. 72 billion, though Javed acknowledged the possibility of this amount increasing. Financial support for the project is being provided by two international financial institutions, with the Sindh government contributing 20 percent of the funding. Javed also mentioned that the project authorities will be responsible for repairing any roads damaged during the excavation process. Preparations have been made for managing payments related to gas and electricity infrastructure that may be affected by the work. When addressing concerns about possible delays, Javed assured that pipeline installation would be completed within the 22-month timeframe, after which the infrastructure would be transferred to the water corporation. K-IV is projected to provide an additional 250 million gallons of water from Keenjhar Lake, targeting neighborhoods that currently face severe water shortages or lack a reliable water supply.",
  "summary": "More than 20 major roads across Karachi are expected to undergo excavation from January 2027 as part of the K-IV … Read More The post Karachi to Dig Up 20 Major Roads for K-IV Project appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}