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"I Am Sorry": CM Murad Ali Shah Apologizes for University Road Construction Delays
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has set a strict 90-day deadline to finish the reconstruction of Karachi’s University Road, a project now being funded directly by the provincial government to bypass delays. During a site visit on April 26, the CM publicly apologized to citizens for the "misery" caused by the stalled BRT Red Line construction. Work is set to resume immediately with the FWO to restore the 12km stretch between Safoora and Numaish, with crews working 24/7—even during holidays—to provide much-needed relief to the city's commuters
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by News Desk
2026-04-27

In a significant move to address public outrage, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has issued a formal apology to the people of Karachi for the "misery" caused by the long-delayed BRT Red Line project. He has committed to a rapid 90-day reconstruction plan for the city's dilapidated University Road

The 90-Day "Relief" Plan

Recognizing that hundreds of thousands of commuters suffer daily, the Sindh government has decided to bypass the slow-moving, ADB-funded BRT project for the road itself. Instead of waiting for the Red Line's international funding cycles, the provincial government will use its own financial resources to rebuild the mixed-traffic lanes and install a proper drainage system. This ensures the road becomes usable even while the BRT construction continues separately.

The Strategy for University Road

  • Scope: The 12-kilometer stretch from Safoora Chowrangi to Numaish will be completely rehabilitated.

  • Timeline: The CM has set a strict three-month deadline for completion, with instructions for crews to work round-the-clock, including during the upcoming Eid holidays.

  • Management: Following the cancellation of a previous contractor’s agreement due to poor performance, the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) is expected to resume major construction activities within days.

Accountability and Commitment

CM Murad Ali Shah expressed personal "embarrassment" over the state of the city's infrastructure, admitting that the quality of work over the last four years had been unsatisfactory. Mayor Murtaza Wahab emphasized that this new project is a standalone initiative designed solely to provide immediate relief to the public, separate from the complex requirements of the BRT Red Line.
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