The Sindh government has announced a large-scale operation to clear encroachments from Karachi's major roads, with University Road and routes used by the People's Bus Service among the priority areas, as authorities move to ease traffic congestion and improve public transport operations across the city.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, where it was agreed that police, the city administration and the Transport Department would launch a coordinated campaign against illegal encroachments obstructing traffic and public transport routes.
Officials were directed to take immediate steps to remove encroachments along People's Bus Service routes and other major roads. The meeting also decided to relocate illegal bus terminals operating in different parts of Karachi, including Sohrab Goth, outside the city.
Sharjeel Memon said illegal encroachments on major roads and bus routes were creating serious difficulties for commuters and public transport passengers. He noted that road obstructions disrupted traffic flow, increased fuel consumption and hampered the movement of public transport.
He directed the relevant departments to launch a joint operation against encroachments and illegal bus terminals, stressing that clearing major roads and transport corridors was essential to reducing congestion and facilitating daily commuters.
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