ISLAMABAD, Oct 6: Pakistan and the World Bank here on Friday signed an agreement of $150.2 million under the Sindh Water Sector Improvement Project to improve effectiveness and operational efficiency of irrigation system by ensuring safety of canal network in Ghotki, Nara and Left Bank areas of the province.

The project would be executed by Sindh’s Irrigation and Power Department, Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority, area water boards of Ghotki, Nara and Left Bank, and farmer organisations.

Economic Affairs Division Secretary M. Akram Malik, Sindh P&D Department Secretary Yahya Waliullah and World Bank Country Director Youspha B. Crooks signed the agreement.

The project would help ensure delivery of due share of water to the farmers at the tail end with adequate drainage.—APP