Islamabad: October 17, 2026: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have held discussions on a proposed initiative to modernise Islamabad’s water supply infrastructure, improve distribution efficiency and reduce operational costs through advanced monitoring technology.
According to a CDA statement, the proposed cooperation involves a comprehensive technical and financial assessment of the capital’s existing water supply network, including approximately 200 tube wells, 40 overhead water tanks and associated pumping stations.
The initiative is aimed at identifying weaknesses in the existing infrastructure and exploring practical measures to improve water distribution, conserve energy and ensure a more reliable supply to Islamabad’s growing population.
The proposed assessment will examine electricity consumption, water pressure, distribution efficiency, maintenance expenditure and the overall operational performance of water supply facilities.
A key component of the initiative is the possible introduction of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to modernise the management of Islamabad’s water network.
The technology would enable real-time monitoring and automated control of water supply operations, potentially helping authorities identify inefficiencies, improve distribution management and make more informed operational decisions.
CDA said the discussions with IFC were focused on exploring technically feasible and financially sustainable solutions for improving the capital’s water infrastructure.
The proposed initiative is being pursued under the direction of Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and the leadership of CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf, with Director General Islamabad Water Agency Sardar Khan Zimri supervising the relevant arrangements.
Following the initial assessment, technical documentation and financial and administrative feasibility studies are expected to be prepared to determine the project’s viability and implementation requirements.
The authority said an international competitive bidding process could be considered after completion of the necessary assessments, approval by the competent forums and compliance with applicable regulations.
The responsibilities of any selected company, scope of services and contractual obligations would be determined under the final approved agreement.
CDA identified reducing unnecessary electricity expenditure, improving operational efficiency and introducing modern water management technologies among the initiative’s main objectives.
The authority said strengthening the existing infrastructure would help improve service delivery while promoting the sustainable use of water resources.
The proposed cooperation with IFC remains at the exploratory stage, with further decisions on implementation subject to technical findings, financial feasibility and regulatory approvals.