Overview
- PPP, MQM‑P and PML‑N joined federal, provincial and city officials to resolve the mayor’s NOC, drainage and sewerage objections and restart work.
- The extension runs from Numaish Chowrangi to Municipal Park near Jamia Cloth Market, adds three stations, spans about 1.8–1.9 km and is estimated at roughly Rs5 billion.
- Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced an October 31, 2026 opening, while other officials cited December 2026, reflecting inconsistent completion timelines.
- Federal representatives said funds have been released and PIDCL is executing the project, with about 70 additional buses planned once the extension opens.
- Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah approved Rs25 billion to rebuild 315 internal streets and 60 major roads, and officials said BRT Red Line work has resumed with an end‑2026 target.