Sindh govt to remove encroachments from Karachi roads, shift illegal bus terminals

The Sindh government has decided to launch an operation to clear major roads in Karachi of encroachments, with University Road and routes used by the People’s Bus Service among the first areas to be targeted.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday.

Police, the city administration and the transport department will jointly carry out the operation. The relevant authorities have been directed to remove illegal structures and other obstructions along bus service routes that disrupt traffic.

The plan also includes relocating unauthorised bus terminals operating in different parts of Karachi, including Sohrab Goth, to sites outside the city.

Memon said roadside encroachments and illegal terminals were creating problems for commuters and public transport users. He noted that such obstructions slowed traffic, increased fuel consumption and made it difficult for buses to move through the city.

He called for major roads and public transport routes to be cleared to improve travel conditions and ease daily commuting. The minister also asked the departments concerned to coordinate their efforts and take action against illegal terminals to reduce traffic pressure.

The meeting also considered plans to develop modern bus terminals outside Karachi through public-private partnerships, as well as the expansion of the Karachi Bus Terminal.