Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced on Monday that the provincial government, in collaboration with the World Bank, will prepare a comprehensive Karachi Transport Master Plan to address the city’s longstanding mobility challenges.
The plan aims to integrate multiple modes of transport, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, metro light rail, and the revival of the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR), offering modern and sustainable mobility solutions for the metropolis.
The announcement came during a meeting at CM House with a high-level World Bank delegation led by Ibrahim Khalil Zaki, Practice Manager for Transport in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan. Other members included Lead Transport Economist Georges Bianco and Senior Transport Specialists Frederico Ferreira, Papa Modou, and Magalie, along with Sindh ministers and senior officials.
Murad Ali Shah said the Master Plan would expand beyond the ongoing Yellow Line BRT, stressing that Karachi requires at least 15,000 buses to meet daily demand. He noted that while BRT corridors are essential, they must be supported by metro rail and circular railway systems. He also highlighted the introduction of electric buses as a climate-friendly initiative.
Zaki assured full technical and financial support from the World Bank, adding that the plan would cover BRTs, metro rail, tourist and goods trains, and the KCR. He underlined the importance of developing a transport industry in Karachi to serve both the city and national needs. In response, CM Shah offered Dhabeji as a potential hub for the industry and pledged full facilitation for investors.
The Karachi Transport Master Plan is expected to improve urban connectivity, reduce congestion, and provide sustainable mobility options for millions of residents.
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