Multan sewerage projects reach 53% completion

MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th May, 2026) Multan’s major sewerage and drainage projects under the Punjab Development Program (PDP)

Phase-I Critical Component have achieved 53 percent completion, with work continuing at multiple

sites across the city.

During a visit to various project sites on Sunday, Divisional Commissioner Aamir Kareem Khan

reviewed the pace and quality of the ongoing schemes, being completed under CM Maryam

Nawaz vision. WASA Deputy Managing

Director Zeeshan Shaukat Gondal briefed him that the Rs25.8 billion development package includes

replacement of old sewerage infrastructure and upgradation of disposal stations in different parts

of Multan by June 30, 2026.

Officials said work is underway on 21 kilometres of worn-out sewerage lines under the critical

component of the project. Key schemes include installation of a 24-inch sewerage line on Nishtar

Road, a new line from Dera Adda Chowk to Pul Shawala Chowk, replacement of old pipelines in

Officers Colony, and laying of a 42-inch sewerage line on Multan Avenue.

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Projects in Ghanta Ghar, Hussain Agahi, Gulgasht, Naveed Biryani Road, Kaiyan Pur and Basti

Suraj Kund have been completed, while disposal station construction and upgradation works are

progressing in Jahangirabad, Old Shujaabad Road, Sameejaabad, Vehari Road, Zakariya Town

and other areas.

The commissioner also inspected the Jahangirabad Disposal Station project and directed contractors

to further speed up work while maintaining construction standards. He instructed officials to continue

day-and-night operations to effectively address urban flooding issues during the upcoming monsoon

season.

WASA authorities said all available resources are being utilized to ensure timely completion of the

projects, adding that strict safety protocols are being enforced at all working sites.