KARACHI: The financial hemorrhage continues unabated in Pakistan's economic hub as the stalled Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase-II project burns through a staggering Rs. 20 million daily, exposing critical flaws in the city's infrastructure development timeline.
The Cost of Inaction
What was envisioned as a revolutionary transport solution for Karachi's millions has transformed into a financial nightmare. The incomplete Phase-II, stretching from Municipal Park to Tower, remains in limbo while the city bears the brunt of escalating costs and commuter frustration.
"Every day of delay isn't just about postponed convenience; it's about real money draining from public coffers that could have been allocated to other critical development projects," states a senior official familiar with the project's financial implications.
Commuters Bear the Brunt
The partial operationalization of Green Line has created more problems than solutions for daily travelers. With the system functioning below capacity, thousands of Karachiites continue to rely on inefficient and often dangerous transport alternatives.
- Incomplete routes forcing multiple transfers
- Increased travel time and costs for commuters
- Underutilization of existing infrastructure
- Growing public frustration with transport authorities
Accountability Questions Surface
The massive daily expenditure raises serious questions about project planning and execution. Stakeholders are demanding transparency regarding:
- Reasons behind the prolonged delays
- Detailed breakdown of the Rs. 20 million daily cost
- Revised completion timeline
- Accountability measures for responsible parties
The situation highlights the urgent need for better project management in Karachi's infrastructure development. As the financial clock keeps ticking, citizens await concrete action rather than promises, hoping for a resolution that will finally deliver the efficient transport system they were promised.
