KARACHI: Reflecting the expanding scope of Pakistan-China cooperation from infrastructure to sustainable urban development, the Sindh provincial government has inaugurated a new route for China-manufactured electric buses, marking another step toward environmentally friendly public transport in line with China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s modernization vision.
The inauguration ceremony, organized by the Sindh Transport Department on Tuesday afternoon, was attended by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and other officials.
Speaking at the event, Memon said the introduction of EV buses represents a major milestone in modernizing Karachi’s transport system while reducing carbon emissions and improving commuter comfort.
Officials noted that Chinese technology partnerships, strengthened through CPEC cooperation, are enabling Pakistan to adopt cleaner mobility solutions and modern urban infrastructure.
The minister highlighted additional initiatives including the Pink Bus Service and Pink Scooties, which are aimed at improving women’s mobility and empowerment, calling them transformative steps toward inclusive urban development.
The new EV bus route will particularly benefit residents of Gulshan-e-Maymar, addressing long-standing transportation challenges in the area. –Agencies
