PM Shehbaz Sharif orders inquiry into delay in Islamabad metro bus project
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an inquiry into delay in Islamabad metro bus project on Thursday.
This is going to be the first official inquiry against the PTI-led government for a delay in the launch of a metro bus project pending for the last four years.
PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a feasibility report on expanding the network of the Metro Bus System to other areas of the Federal Capital in addition to Peshawar Mor to Islamabad International Airport.
On Thursday, PM visited the Peshawar Morr metro bus station at 7 am and reviewed the on-ground progress of the project.
The premier has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to operationalize the Islamabad Metro Bus Service from April 16.
In a series of Tweets, the newly appointed PM stressed the importance of Mass Transit systems.
“Mass transit systems are the way forward to provide citizens dignified, inexpensive & environment-friendly transport service. Have ordered feasibility report on expanding the network of Metro Bus System to other areas of the Capital,” he said.
“Metro Bus project from Peshawar Morr to Airport is still incomplete after 5 years. Have ordered an inquiry into delay & quick completion of remaining work. Unfortunately, the public welfare project suffered delays & cost overruns. Almost all sectors of the economy remained stagnant under IK,” Shehbaz Sharif said.
Mass transit systems are the way forward to provide citizens dignified, inexpensive & environment-friendly transport service. Have ordered feasibility report on expanding the network of Metro Bus System to other areas of the Capital. https://t.co/Bcj6sUQbdt
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 14, 2022
Islamabad Metro Bus Service was launched by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in 2017 and was due to become functional in 2018.
وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف 7بجے اسلام آباد میٹرو بس پر جاری کام کا جائزہ لینے پشاور موڑ میٹرو بس پہنچے.منصوبہ وزیراعظم نواز شریف کے دور میں 2017 میں شروع ہوا2018 میں مکمل ہونا تھا۔۵سال کی تاخیر منصوبہ شروع نہ ہوا.اسی نالائقی نااہلی کی وجہ سے بیرونی ملک سازش کے جھوٹ کی رٹ لگائی ہوئی ہے pic.twitter.com/CR0eWwHOyc
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) April 14, 2022
