Shehbaz orders inquiry into delay in completion of Metro Bus project from Peshawar Morr to Airport

ISLAMABAD, April 14 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Metro Bus project from Peshawar Morr to Airport is still incomplete after 5 years. Have ordered inquiry into delay and quick completion of remaining work, he said. He said that unfortunate that public welfare projects suffered delays and cost overruns. Almost all sectors of economy remained stagnant under Imran Khan.

This was stated by Shehbaz Sharif in a statement issued on twitter on Thursday. Shehbaz Sharif said that mass transit systems are the way forward to provide citizens dignified, inexpensive and environment-friendly transport service. Have ordered feasibility report on expanding the network of Metro Bus System to other areas of the Capital, Shehbaz Sharif said.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has regretted delay of four years in completion of Peshawar Morr to New Islamabad International Airport Metro Bus project.

He made the remarks during a visit to the Metro Bus Service in Islamabad on Thursday where he was briefed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and National Highway Authority (NHA) officials about the project.

The Prime Minister directed to constitute a committee for inquiry into the delay. He said that sixteen billion rupees had already been spent on the project and delay in its completion is lamentable.

Shehbaz Sharif said the metro bus service should have the facility for the passengers to carry luggage. He also directed to establish a metro bus station on the motorway.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister was briefed that the metro bus service is immediately being commenced from Saturday after taking 15 buses from Punjab Metro Bus Authority. He was further informed that buses for this project will reach by 5th of May. 

Meanwhile, Spokesperson of PML-N Marryium Aurangzeb, in a statement, said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to ply free metro bus service for commuters during the holy month of Ramadan ul Mubarak.

Marriyum Aurangzeb said the Prime Minister has also directed to immediately prepare feasibility for Bhara Kahu and Rawat routes of metro bus service.

The spokesperson said the prime minister has directed to ensure quality traveling facilities for the residents of Islamabad and adjoining areas.