{
  "id": 7675979,
  "title": "KWSC repairs damaged water pipeline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/kwsc-repairs-damaged-water-pipeline",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T00:59:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439641/kwsc-repairs-damaged-water-pipeline"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi's Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has successfully completed emergency repairs on a damaged 18-inch water supply pipeline near Mausamiyat Chowrangi on University Road. The KWSC spokesperson confirmed that the damaged section was removed and replaced with a new segment, preventing potential water contamination and leakage issues caused by the pipeline's close proximity to the storm-water drain. This repair not only mitigates risks to water quality but also enhances the reliability of the water supply network, especially for Blocks 6 and 7 of Gulistan-i-Jauhar. The emergency work was carried out under the special directives of KWSC Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ali Siddiqui and completed late at night to minimize traffic disruption on the busy University Road. KWSC emphasized that the swift action secured the distribution network, reduced the risk of further contamination and damage, and demonstrated their commitment to maintaining the continuity and safety of water services to residents in the area.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has completed emergency repair and replacement work on a damaged 18-inch-diameter water supply pipeline passing through a storm-water drain near Mausamiyat Chowrangi on University Road, helping safeguard water supplies to adjoining areas. According to a KW&SC spokesperson, the damaged section of the pipeline was removed and replaced with…",
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}