{
  "id": 15350084,
  "title": "Karachi's Green Line extension to be completed in FY27, assures governor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/karachis-green-line-extension-to-be-completed-in-fy27-assures-governor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:03:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2037938/karachis-green-line-extension-to-be-completed-in-fy27-assures-governor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi announced on Saturday that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Green Line extension project, from Numaish Chowrangi to Municipal Park near Jama Cloth Market, will be completed during fiscal year 2026-27. The federal government has already released its allocated share of funds for the project. Speaking to the media during a surprise visit to the construction site, Hashmi emphasized the need to expedite construction for the residents of the city to benefit from the project as soon as possible. Along the 1.8-kilometre route, stations are being constructed. The BRT Green Line is hailed as a major project for the metropolis, significantly enhancing public transport facilities for residents. The governor mentioned that the project was initiated under former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif's tenure, who envisioned a modern mass transit system for the city. Hashmi noted the continued need for major transport projects to improve commuting facilities for the city's residents. While noting the distribution of powers under the 18th Constitutional Amendment limiting the federal government's ability to directly undertake certain development projects, he assured that the federal government would continue its role in the city’s development. Hashmi praised Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's consistent support for the city, alongside the significance of Nawaz Sharif's vision for the city's development. He underscored that the development of Karachi is directly linked to the country's overall progress. He noted that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has historically sought to introduce development projects for the city whenever given the opportunity. Hashmi stressed that the federal government is aware of Karachi's challenges.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Saturday said that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Green Line extension project from Numaish Chowrangi to Municipal Park near Jama Cloth Market would be completed during the fiscal year 2026-27 with the federal government having already released its share of funds. Speaking to the media during a surprise visit to the construction site of the…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Green Line BRT extension project to be completed within this FY: governor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/green-line-brt-extension-project-to-be-completed-within-this-fy",
        "published": "2026-10-18T00:32:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}