Sindh Transport and Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday announced that the provincial government plans to operate double-decker buses on Karachi’s roads this year and has already started preparations for their acquisition.
Addressing the media in Karachi, the provincial minister said, “Double decker buses will be procured during the current year and will ply on Sharae Faisal in Karachi. » He further added, “The Sindh government is working on transport projects across the province and will run double-decker buses on Sharae Faisal this year.”
The minister also clarified that there have been no delays in the Red Line BRT project due to the actions of the provincial government, explaining that the delay was due to the relocation of public services.
Sharjeel Memon highlighted the special attention that President Asif Ali Zardari pays to the business community, saying: “President Bilawal Bhutto, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and the Sindh government take the concerns of the business community seriously, recognizing its crucial role in the development of the country. economy.”
He also expressed full support for the proposal to establish new industrial zones, noting that the Dhabeji Economic Zone, a key project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is an important initiative. He stressed, however, that the IMF program restricts the creation of additional special economic zones.
On transport, Memon announced that the inauguration of the Malir Expressway by President Bilawal Bhutto would take place in two days, describing it as a “gift from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to the people of Karachi.” He also mentioned that a representative from KATI would be specially invited to the next Yellow Line BRT board meeting. Furthermore, he expressed his aim to complete the work on Jam Sadiq Bridge within eight months.
The minister highlighted the government’s ongoing subsidies for public transport in Karachi, mentioning the introduction of electric vehicle (EV) buses and women-only buses, which is a first in Pakistan.
