Business Recorder
KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi held an important meeting with Chairman PIDCL, Waseem Akhtar Bajwa, at the Governor House on Friday, where they reviewed ongoing development projects in Karachi and Hyderabad, with special focus on the Green Line BRT project and broader urban infrastructure initiatives. The Chairman of Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company Limited (PIDCL) gave a detailed briefing on the progress of federally funded development schemes aimed at improving transportation, civic facilities and urban connectivity in the two major cities of Sindh. The briefing highlighted the government’s commitment to transforming Karachi and Hyderabad through modern infrastructure and public transport systems. The Governor described the Green Line BRT project as a landmark and lasting gift for the people of Karachi initiated by former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. He said the project reflects the vision of providing citizens with safe, efficient and world-class public transport facilities to ease commuting difficulties in the metropolitan city. He further stated that the federal government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, is fully committed to the development of Karachi and Hyderabad. He noted that the Prime Minister has approved special development packages worth Rs1.5 billion for Karachi and Rs500 million for Hyderabad to accelerate urban uplift projects and improve civic infrastructure. Chairman PIDCL Waseem Akhtar Bajwa informed the meeting that work is under way on 504 development projects in Karachi and 17 projects in Hyderabad under federal funding. He said efforts are being made to ensure timely completion of these initiatives through close coordination among all concerned departments and agencies. He further revealed that the second phase of the Green Line project is targeted for completion by the end of the current year, which will significantly enhance the city’s public transport network and provide greater convenience to commuters. During the briefing, the PIDCL Chairman also highlighted administrative challenges, including delays in obtaining NOCs, utility shifting issues and other procedural hurdles affecting the pace of development work. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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