Sindh to Seek Cabinet Approval for Logistics Park, 500 Electric Buses
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to seek provincial cabinet approval for establishing a logistics park and procuring 500 electric buses as part of its efforts to expand the mass transit network and promote modern, environmentally friendly public transportation across the province.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) Board, chaired by Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon. The meeting reviewed plans for expanding mass transit services, advancing sustainable public transport, establishing the proposed logistics park and introducing 500 electric vehicle (EV) buses.
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Senior officials, including Sindh Transport Secretary Asad Zamin, Karachi Commissioner Hassan Naqvi, SMTA Managing Director Behzad Memon and Traffic DIG Pir Muhammad Shah, attended the meeting. They discussed administrative, technical and operational issues, progress on ongoing mass transit projects, traffic management and measures to improve commuting facilities for citizens.
The board decided that all necessary technical and administrative formalities for the logistics park and procurement of the 500 EV buses would be completed before the proposals are presented to the Sindh cabinet. The meeting also reviewed various ongoing and future transport projects aimed at improving public mobility.
Sharjeel Inam Memon described the proposed logistics park as a major initiative for Karachi, saying it could help reduce the burden of heavy traffic on the city’s roads. He directed the relevant authorities to complete the required procedures at the earliest and reiterated that expansion of modern, efficient and environment-friendly public transport remains a key priority of the Sindh government.
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