30-May-2024 _________________ Dr. Kazim Niaz Secretary Ministry of Economic Affairs Islamic Republic of Pakistan Islamabad, Pakistan Dear Dr. Niaz: Re: Islamic Republic of Pakistan: Credit Number 6242-PK (Additional Financing for the Sindh Barrages Improvement Project) Amendment to the Financing Agreement 1. We refer to: (a) the Financing Agreement between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (“Recipient”) and the International Development Association (“Association”), dated June 13, 2018 (Financing Agreement”); and (b) the Project Agreement of the same date between the International Development Association (“Association”) and the Province of Sindh (“Project Implementing Entity”) (“Project Agreement”) for Additional Financing for the Sindh Barrages Improvement Project (“Project”). We also refer to your letter dated January 10, 2024, requesting additional financing for the Project. We further refer to the understanding reached between the Recipient and the Association to restructure the Project in response to the additional financing, which will be provided under a separate financing agreement to be entered into between the Recipient and the Association (“Financing Agreement”) and a project agreement to be entered into between the Association and the Project Implementing Entity (“Project Agreement”). 2. Pursuant to the foregoing, the Recipient and the Association agree to amend the Financing Agreement as set forth below: 3. Schedule 1 to the Financing Agreement is amended and attached as Annex to this Amendment Letter. 4. Section III.B.2 of Schedule 2 to the Financing Agreement is amended to read as follows: “2. The Closing Date is June 30, 2028.” 5. All other provisions of the Financing Agreement except as amended herein, shall remain in full force and effect. 6. The Association will disclose this letter and related information on the Financing Agreement in accordance with the World Bank’s Policy and Access to Information. By entering into this Amendment Letter, the Recipient consents to such disclosure of this Amendment Letter and related information. 20-A, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan / Phone: (92-51) 9090000 / Fax: (92-51) 2279648 Dr. Kazim Niaz -2- 7. Please confirm your agreement to the Amendment Letter on behalf of the Recipient by countersigning and dating the form of confirmation set forth below and returning one fully countersigned original of this Amendment Letter to us and retaining one original for your records. Upon receipt by the Association of the countersigned original of this Amendment Letter, this Amendment Letter shall become effective as of the date of the countersignature, except the extension of the closing date as referred under paragraph 4 of this Amendment Letter, which shall become effective as of the date of this Amendment Letter. Yours sincerely, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION ____________________________________ Najy Benhassine Country Director, Pakistan CONFIRMED AND AGREED: ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN: By: ____________________________________ Kazim Niaz Name: ____________________________________ Secretary Ministry of Economic Affairs Title: ____________________________________ 05-Jun-2024 Date: ____________________________________ Cc: Government of Pakistan: Ministry of Economic Affairs: Mr. Muhammad Humair Karim, Additional Secretary Mr. Adil Akbar Khan, Senior Joint Secretary Mr. Azam Khan, Deputy Secretary Ministry of Finance and Revenue: Mr. Imdad Ullah Bosal, Secretary Ms. Nasheeta Mohsin, Special Secretary, Finance Division Mr. Aamir Nazir Gondal, Additional Secretary, External Finance Wing Mr. Nadeem Ahsan, Joint Secretary, External Finance Wing Mr. Mohsin Mushtaq Chandana, DG Debt Management Office 20-A, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan / Phone: (92-51) 9090000 / Fax: (92-51) 2279648 Dr. Kazim Niaz -3- Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed, Economic Advisor Mr. Iftikhar Amjad, Joint Secretary, Budget Wing Ministry of Commerce: Mr. Waqas Azeem, Joint Secretary, Tariff Policy The World Bank: Mr. Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah, Executive Director, Pakistan Mr. Abdelhak Bedjaoui, Alternate Executive Director, Pakistan 20-A, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan / Phone: (92-51) 9090000 / Fax: (92-51) 2279648 Dr. Kazim Niaz -4- Annex “SCHEDULE 1 Project Description The objective of the Project is to strengthen the Sindh Irrigation Department’s capacity to operate and manage barrages and improve the reliability and safety of Guddu and Sukkur Barrages in the Province of Sindh. The Project consists of the following parts: Component A: Rehabilitation of Guddu and Sukkur Barrages 1. Rehabilitation and modernization of the Guddu Barrage and its associated structures, including, inter alia: (a) gate replacement works including all mechanical and electrical equipment; (b) concrete repairs along the upstream gate grooves and rehabilitation of both fish ladders; (c) river training works through construction of a left bank spur and strengthening of the upstream existing river training works; (d) construction of offices for the operation and maintenance staff at the Guddu barrage, including laboratory, residential buildings, dispensary, mosque, recreational facilities, access roads and all supporting service infrastructure; (e) implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan for Guddu Barrage (but expressly excluding land expenditures and compensation for land acquisition related to the implementation of a resettlement instrument or cash compensation and other assistance paid in cash for involuntary resettlement); and (f) consulting services for construction, supervision, quality control and construction management support. 2. Rehabilitation and modernization of Sukkur Barrage and its associated structures, including, inter alia: (a) gates and mechanical works; (b) electrical work; (c) repairs to the main barrage and canal head regulator; (d) foundations inspection and repairs; (e) dredging works; (f) provision of a dredger; (g) provision of surveillance equipment and instrumentations; (h) construction and renovation of offices for the operation and maintenance staff at the Sukkur Barrage; (i) implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plan for Sukkur Barrage (but expressly excluding land expenditures and compensation for land acquisition related to the implementation of a resettlement instrument or cash compensation and other assistance paid in cash for involuntary resettlement); and (j) consulting services for construction, supervision, quality control and construction management support. Component B: Improved Barrage Operation 1. Provision of support for the institutional capacity strengthening program to improve operation and maintenance of Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri Barrages, including, inter alia: technical assistance, training, incremental operating costs, and procurement of works, equipment and logistics facilities to strengthen BMO’s capacity to: (a) measure and control flows into the main canals using improved barrage operating rules; (b) reduce sediment entries into the canals and thereby increase water conveyance capacities; (c) strengthen emergency preparedness towards extreme events, including promoting women’s participation in planning for evacuation and building knowledge on evacuation locations with a special focus on women; and (d) improve structural monitoring and maintenance of the three Barrages. Component C: Technical Studies 20-A, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan / Phone: (92-51) 9090000 / Fax: (92-51) 2279648 Dr. Kazim Niaz -5- 1. Provision of support for studies to inform the subsequent investment activities for the improvement of barrage safety and performance, including: (a) a flood routing study for the entire length of Indus river in Sindh to inform the Emergency Preparedness Plans of Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri Barrages in case of large flood events; (b) a detailed hydraulics model study at Sukkur to determine the optimal design for the river training works and a detailed design study of these works, including the environmental and social impacts assessment; (c) a detailed operational improvement and safety assessment study for Kotri Barrage, including the identification of critical needs for repairs and upgrading, preparation of maintenance contracts, and the development of an O&M plan; and (d) a study to select the future site for a new barrage at Sukkur (for when the current barrage will need to be replaced). Component D: Riverine Management 1. Provision of support for: (a) improved dolphin management and conservation; (b) restoration of fish migration; (c) control of the flow downstream of Kotri Barrage. Component E: Project Management 1. Provision of support for the PMO and PCMU, including technical assistance to guide the procurement activities and monitor the civil works progress, training, monitoring and evaluation of the Project’s results framework and overall Project impacts, and fiduciary and safeguard compliances.” 20-A, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, G-5/1, Islamabad, Pakistan / Phone: (92-51) 9090000 / Fax: (92-51) 2279648