By Moin Ullah Shah
KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hasan Naqvi, has ordered the closure of all illegal inter-city bus stands within the city to reduce traffic congestion and enforce designated heavy-traffic timings. The decision follows inspections of southern, eastern, and central districts, including Li Market, Al-Karam Square, and the Al-Asif Super Highway terminal.
During a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, DIG Traffic, and transport authorities, officials agreed on coordinated measures and the deployment of special monitoring teams to ensure compliance. Naqvi warned that buses operating from unauthorized locations would be impounded, and FIRs registered against operators. All in-city booking offices must close within 24 hours.
After inspections, he confirmed that inter-city operations have been shifted to the official Karachi Bus Terminal. Deputy Commissioners were directed to ensure full enforcement. The move forms part of a broader strategy to streamline public transport, ease congestion, and strengthen traffic regulation across Karachi.
