Former BRT Yellow Line Karachi Project Director Zamir Abbasi has been arrested in connection with alleged financial irregularities exceeding Rs8 billion in the mass transit project. Authorities claim that advance payments worth Rs8.5 billion were made to contractors in violation of financial rules. The BRT Yellow Line financial irregularities case has become one of the most significant corruption investigations involving a public infrastructure project.
According to anti-corruption officials, Zamir Abbasi was arrested during a raid conducted in the DHA area of Lahore following a tip-off. After his arrest, he was transferred to Karachi, where further legal proceedings will take place.
The Chairman of Anti-Corruption Sindh stated that the case against Abbasi will be tried in Karachi. A formal case was registered against him on June 10, accusing him of involvement in financial misconduct related to the BRT Yellow Line project.
Investigators say the alleged irregularities came to light through an inquiry conducted by the Chief Minister’s Inspection Team. The inquiry report reportedly found that contractors working on the Yellow Line project received advance payments of Rs8.5 billion in violation of established financial regulations.
Officials have said that further investigations are underway and that project records are being reviewed to determine the extent of responsibility. The BRT Yellow Line financial irregularities case is expected to remain under close scrutiny as authorities continue examining the alleged misuse of public funds.