{
  "id": 17202439,
  "title": "Karachi Residents to Challenge Nehr-e-Khayyam Project in Court",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/karachi-residents-to-challenge-nehr-e-khayyam-project-in-court",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-30T08:17:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/30/karachi-residents-to-challenge-nehr-e-khayyam-project-in-court/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nehr-e-Khayyam project in Clifton and Defence areas, with nearly 80% of construction completed, is facing legal challenges from residents and Jamaat-e-Islami. The residents are seeking protection for the canal's natural waterway and proper drainage systems to prevent urban flooding during heavy rainfall. They argue that the conversion of the canal into concrete structures and changes in its natural width could hinder rainwater and tidal water flows, potentially putting nearby homes at risk. Furthermore, they question the project's environmental approvals, as the Local Government Department sought guidance from SEPA on October 26, even though construction was already well underway. Rasha Tariq of the Clifton Residents Committee reported that construction workers were operating 24/7. She also cited concerns over three drains built along the canal, which she believes could exacerbate flooding, as evidenced by homes that experienced flooding last year after one of the drains was constructed. Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Deputy Chief Saifuddin Advocate added that the government only requested an environmental impact assessment after residents protested, asserting that authorities should have conducted the mandatory assessment before approving the project and commencing construction.",
  "summary": "Residents of Clifton and Defence, along with Jamaat-e-Islami, plan to approach the Sindh High Court on Friday over concerns about … Read More The post Karachi Residents to Challenge Nehr-e-Khayyam Project in Court 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."
}