CM Maryam Nawaz prioritizes electric bus rollout in South Punjab and underdeveloped districts

Punjab to receive 1,340 electric buses by year-end as part of clean air and equitable transport initiatives; Gujranwala BRT, Faisalabad Red and Orange Lines also reviewed

Careem to suspend ride-hailing services in Pakistan

Mudassir Sheikha cites challenging macroeconomic reality, intensifying competition, and global capital allocation as factors that made it hard to justify the investment levels required to deliver a safe and dependable service in the country

Transport and communication sector shows moderate progress in FY 2024-25 

Karachi Port handles 40.4 million tonnes, NHA projects fall 18%, while Pakistan Railways earnings rise to Rs 65.17 billion; PIA sees 16.8% drop in revenue

CDA rolls back Metro Bus fare hike after Prime Minister’s intervention

Prime Minister orders reversal of 100% fare hike for Metro Bus and Electric Vehicle services in Islamabad

Punjab cabinet clears launch of ‘Air Punjab’ airline in major policy push

Electric buses, wheat support, school upgrades, and major hospital project also approved during 26th cabinet meeting

CDA increases electric bus fares from Rs50 to Rs100 per ride for Islamabad commuters

Revised fares are expected to generate Rs2.33 billion, but CDA will still need a Rs2.79 billion subsidy annually to maintain services

Sindh, federal governments push for motorway connectivity to boost trade and port access

Murad Ali Shah and Aleem Khan lead high-level talks on expediting M-6 construction, launching M-10 corridor, and resolving key infrastructure bottlenecks impacting Karachi-Hyderabad freight traffic.

Lahore to get first fully underground Blue Line Metro Train

27-kilometer project, running from Valencia Town to Babu Sabu Chowk, expected to be completed within three years at Rs600 billion

Sindh to enforce strict vehicle inspections with new MVI centers

The initiative aims to enhance road safety, regulatory compliance, and vehicle fitness standards across Sindh

Transport fares surge as fuel prices rise for third consecutive time

Bus, railway, and freight charges increase; commuters struggle with higher costs

Govt raises fares for Peoples Bus Service

New fare structure, ranging from 20% to 60% increases, will take effect from February 1

Faceless Customs System slashes clearance time to 18 hours, adds Rs61bn to revenue

Customs revenues rose to Rs288 billion in December 2024; system to expand to Lahore and Islamabad next month

First batch of 146 electric buses arrives in Islamabad

Remaining 14 buses en route from China; Zero-point charging station construction underway

Secure Logistics partners with Maersk for onshore logistics, expands into Central Asia

Domestic services to begin by September 2024; regional services to launch by November 2024

Dar-led ECNEC defers $6.7 billion ML-I CPEC project due to financing issues

Deputy PM directs Railways Division to present revised financing plan