KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, has said that the suspension of water supply in several industrial areas of Karachi has severely disrupted industrial production, raising serious concerns about potential economic losses for both the city and the national economy.
Rajput said that ongoing disputes between the Water and Sewerage Corporation and subsoil water contractors have led to continuous interruptions in water supply, forcing many factories across the city’s industrial zones to operate partially or shut down completely. As a result, export orders are being affected and production costs are rising further, he added.
The KATI president noted that Karachi is Pakistan’s largest industrial, commercial, and economic hub, contributing a significant share to national revenue and exports. However, the lack of a basic facility such as water has pushed the industrial sector into a serious crisis.
He warned that if the water supply is not restored immediately, prolonged industrial shutdowns could not only affect exports but also threaten the livelihoods of millions of workers, causing wider economic repercussions.
Ikram Rajput urged Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, and the relevant authorities, particularly the Chief Executive Officer of the Water and Sewerage Corporation to resolve the issues between the Water Corporation and subsoil contractors without delay and ensure the urgent restoration of water supply to industrial areas.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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