Federal Govt Accuses Sindh Govt of Sabotaging Major Transport Project in Karachi

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for Sindh, Barrister Raja Khaleeq-uz-Zaman Ansari, has alleged that Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab sent city wardens to halt ongoing work on the Green Line project.

Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Ansari said construction on the second phase of the Green Line was progressing smoothly until the intervention. He added that if the work continues without delays, the project could be completed by June 2026, rejecting claims that it may take until 2035.

“This is not about political point-scoring. I request the Mayor of Karachi to cooperate so we can serve the city together,” Ansari said.

He explained that proper procedure requires objections to be raised through official notices, not by sending wardens to forcibly stop work. According to him, the federal government is now facing daily financial losses due to the disruption.

Ansari emphasized that the second phase of the Green Line will serve as a common corridor for all BRT buses in the future. The federal government, he said, has already allocated Rs 5.5 billion to ensure better transport facilities in Karachi.

He reminded that the Green Line is a federal project, first inaugurated by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 2016, and officially handed over to the Sindh government on March 10, 2025. Ridership has also grown significantly, from 52,000 to 82,000 daily passengers, since operations began.

Ansari called for the federal government, provincial authorities, and the Mayor’s office to work together so that Karachi residents can benefit from improved public transport.