The Sindh government has proposed Rs. 21 billion in the 2025–26 budget for major development projects in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city. The budget focuses on improving infrastructure, education, public transport, digital governance, and safety measures across the city. A large part of the budget will improve roads, sewerage systems, and water supply. The government has […]
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Transporters continue wheel-jam strike for second day
LAHORE: Transporters continue wheel-jam strike for the second day. The public transporters have continued their ‘wheel-jam strike’ for a second day against a hike in rates of token tax, challan fee, toll tax, 200 percent increase in excise duty, and ever-increasing petroleum prices on Wednesday. According to details, thousands of passengers were facing difficulties at […]
Public transport in urban Pakistan – a concept alien to the privileged?
Pakistan’s urban life is constantly evolving. Housing schemes, mass level industrial infrastructure as well as systematic roads are being set up under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s urban development programmes. However, an all-inclusive public transport system is a concept yet to be encouraged by policy makers for the privileged segments of the population not only to […]