Memon emphasizes national importance of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway for economic growth

Karachi, November 21, 2024: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway is not just a matter for the Sindh government but for the entire country. The motorway is essential for the country’s economy as it supports businesses nationwide. The federal government should prioritize the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway project and begin work as soon as possible so that the entire nation can benefit.

He made these remarks while speaking to a delegation of the Court Reporters Association in Karachi. The delegation, which included Liaquat Ali Rana, Amin Anwar, Asghar Umar, Azam Zahrani, Sajid Awan, Shahid Hussain, Zafar Soomro, and others, met with Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon.

Talking to journalists, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the Sindh government has taken several steps for the welfare and professional development of journalists. He also highlighted the important role of court reporters in maintaining transparency and accountability within the judicial system.

He told the delegation that fitness certificates are being issued for old buses, but there are only two inspectors in Karachi, which is insufficient to cover all the vehicles.

Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that each department has a specific role, and if each department performs its responsibilities efficiently, many problems can be resolved. He also noted that the Red Line BRT project includes the pipeline of the K-4 water project along with other utilities, which has caused some delays. Despite several challenges, work on the BRT project is progressing rapidly. He further mentioned that work on the BRT was halted during the caretaker government, resulting in delays and difficulties for the public.

He said that Karachi needs 15,000 buses to meet the growing demand for public transport. The Sindh government is actively purchasing double-decker buses along with other buses. The People’s Bus Service has been launched in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, and Sukkur. The Sindh government is working to provide services like the People’s Bus Service in every city of the province.

He said that to reduce traffic pressure on Karachi’s roads, illegal bus stands have been relocated outside the city. A command and control center has been established to monitor the People’s Bus Service, where every activity in the bus service will be tracked, and complaints will be addressed in a timely manner.