{
  "id": 9133976,
  "title": "Over 11 Peoples Bus Service Buses Break Down on Major Karachi Route",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/over-11-peoples-bus-service-buses-break-down-on-major-karachi-route",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T11:19:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/22/over-11-peoples-bus-service-buses-break-down-on-major-karachi-route/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over 11 buses operated by the People’s Bus Service on Karachi’s Tower-to-Gulshan-e-Hadeed route have experienced breakdowns due to engine faults, caused by diesel mixed with water supplied by a private contractor. Several additional buses have also been taken off routes due to similar issues. The affected vehicles have been moved to a depot for repairs, leaving fewer buses available for daily operations. The shortage has resulted in longer waiting times for commuters, with some waiting up to an hour in hot and humid conditions. Passengers have called for the buses to be repaired and returned to service promptly, as well as demanding legal action against the contractor for providing substandard fuel. The incident first appeared on ProPakistani.",
  "summary": "More than 11 People’s Bus Service buses operating on Karachi’s Tower-to-Gulshan-e-Hadeed route have broken down after developing engine faults. The … Read More The post Over 11 Peoples Bus Service Buses Break Down on Major Karachi Route appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}