KARACHI – Amid mounting criticism of Karachi’s deteriorating infrastructure and traffic congestion, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah intensified personal oversight of major development initiatives, marking his fifth consecutive Sunday inspection of the Bus Rapid Transit Red Line and the recently inaugurated Shahrah‑i‑Bhutto, and announced that the Azeempura Flyover will open on June 15.
During his site inspections, the chief minister directed continuous police patrols, a prohibition on motorcycles, and the immediate activation of the e‑challan system along Shahrah‑i‑Bhutto.
Accompanied by Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, Commissioner Hassan Naqvi, Additional IG Karachi Azad Khan, and other senior officials, the chief minister inspected the BRT Red Line project and conveyed satisfaction with the evident progress.
The inspection commenced at the Dawood University roundabout and proceeded northward to Safoora Chowrangi.
Directed activation of the e‑challan system on Shahrah‑i‑Bhutto; announces the Azeempura Flyover will open on June 15.
During the visit, Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon and TransKarachi CEO Zubair Channa briefed the chief minister on advancements made on the BRT Red Line segment from Numaish to Mosamiyat.
Addressing the gathering, CM Shah underscored the Red Line project as a pivotal urban transport initiative for Karachi and instructed all implementing agencies and contractors to sustain momentum and guarantee timely project completion.
“We are personally monitoring the project every Sunday because Karachiites deserve a modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly transport system,” he remarked.
Mr Shah directed contractors to augment manpower and equipment wherever necessary and instructed all utility agencies to coordinate closely with TransKarachi and FWO to ensure relocation work proceeds without unnecessary delays. He also emphasized improved traffic management and public facilitation during construction, directing officials to minimize commuter inconvenience and enforce appropriate safety measures at all active sites.
He also inspected the Azeempura Flyover construction site and confirmed its scheduled opening on June 15.
Officials informed the chief minister that the flyover is projected to substantially alleviate traffic congestion and enhance connectivity from Azeempura to the Malir Halt‑Korangi Road corridor, thereby reducing strain on Sharea Faisal and adjacent roadways.
The chief minister also visited Shahrah‑i‑Bhutto to assess security and traffic management arrangements, directing the Additional IG Karachi to establish police checkpoints at every interchange along the route.
Mr Shah further mandated the immediate activation of the e‑challan system, the enforcement of a 100 km/h speed limit, seat‑belt regulations, and warned that violations of wrong‑way driving would not be tolerated.
Published in Dawn, May 25th, 2026
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