Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved the acceleration of the Solid Waste Emergency & Efficiency Project (SWEEP) to modernize Karachi’s waste management system. The project aims to make the city cleaner, greener, and more sustainable.
The announcement came during a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s House. Officials attending included Local Government Minister Nasir Shah, Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, PSCM Agha Wasif, Secretary Local Government Waseem Shamshad, and Project Director SWEEP Anwar Shar.
CM Murad Ali Shah said the SWEEP project, implemented jointly with the World Bank, focuses on reducing Karachi’s carbon footprint. The initiative will modernize waste collection, improve landfill safety, rehabilitate exhausted areas, and support waste pickers’ livelihoods. He emphasized that an integrated solid waste management system is essential for public health, environmental protection, and climate resilience.
Infrastructure and Progress
SWEEP aims to develop critical infrastructure, including modern Garbage Transfer Stations (GTS) and sanitary engineered Landfill Sites (LFS). These facilities are designed to improve operational efficiency, segregate waste properly, and ensure environmentally safe disposal.
Construction is underway at four GTS locations: Sharafi Goth, Dinga Morr, Imtiaz, and Gutter Baghicha. As of February 2026, Sharafi Goth has reached over 52% physical progress, with other sites advancing steadily. Completion of several GTS facilities is expected by August 2026.
At the 485-acre Jam Chakro Landfill Site, development is ongoing across five phases. Current progress is approximately 41%, including leachate tanks, gas wells, waste reception areas, internal roads, and buildings. The landfill will handle up to 7,000 tonnes of waste per day safely.
CM Murad Ali Shah noted that SWEEP supports Pakistan’s Vision 2025, emphasizing sustainable urban development, modern waste transfer systems, and pollution reduction. He instructed teams to address delays and maintain project momentum.
“The government is committed to providing a livable city through an end-to-end, integrated waste management system,” he said, reinforcing the initiative’s focus on environmental protection and inclusive urban growth.
This project marks a major step toward transforming Karachi into a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable metropolis.
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