KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed authorities to work around the clock on the Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit project to ensure its timely completion, saying the scheme is a key part of Karachi’s public transport network. Chairing a review meeting on Wednesday, he urged departments and contractors to coordinate closely, maintain construction speed and protect quality as work continues on major components of the project.
Punjab-style urgency for Karachi transit
Memon said the Yellow Line BRT is an important component of Karachi’s broader transport strategy and stressed that work should continue day and night so the project can be completed early. He said the Sindh government is pursuing several projects to build a modern and integrated mass transit system in the city, with the Yellow Line meant to help meet the mobility needs of Karachi’s growing population.
The minister also ordered officials to expedite construction of the remaining portion of the Taj Haider Bridge and ensure visible progress on the project. He said the construction of depots, which he described as important components of the BRT system, should be taken up on a priority basis. He further called for regular monitoring of every component of the project to keep the work on track.
While pushing for faster execution, Memon stressed that construction pace must not come at the expense of quality. He said the provincial government was taking all necessary measures to provide people with safe, modern and quality public transport facilities, underscoring the administration’s focus on delivering the project as part of Karachi’s expanding transit needs.
What the project means for the city
The Yellow Line BRT has been positioned by the provincial government as a major transit intervention for Karachi, where rising demand for movement across the city continues to put pressure on existing transport options. With officials told to maintain round-the-clock work, coordinate across departments and contractors, and push key structures such as the bridge and depots, the latest direction reflects an attempt to speed up implementation while keeping oversight in place.
