Sindh Government Launches Major Anti-Encroachment Drive Across Karachi, University Road Among Priority Areas
KARACHI, November 12, 2026: The Sindh Government has decided to launch a large-scale anti-encroachment operation across Karachi to clear major roads, improve traffic flow and facilitate public transport commuters, with University Road and routes of the People’s Bus Service among the priority areas in the first phase.The decision was taken during an important meeting chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, where it was agreed that the police, city administration and Transport Department would jointly carry out the operation against illegal encroachments and obstructions.The meeting was attended by Karachi Commissioner Hassan Naqvi, Secretary Transport Asad Zamin, Karachi Police Chief Azad Khan, DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah, DIG East Farrukh Lanjar and other relevant officials.The concerned departments were directed to take immediate action against encroachments along People’s Bus Service routes and other major roads that obstruct the smooth flow of traffic. The meeting also decided to shift illegal bus terminals, including those operating in areas such as Sohrab Goth, outside the city.Sharjeel Inam Memon said illegal encroachments on major roads and public transport routes create serious difficulties for commuters, disrupt traffic movement, increase fuel consumption and affect the efficiency of public transport services.
He stressed that coordinated action was essential to make Karachi’s major roads and bus routes free from encroachments and ensure smoother daily commuting for citizens.The Senior Minister directed the relevant departments to adopt a joint strategy for removing illegal occupations and taking action against unauthorised bus terminals to reduce traffic congestion across the city.
The meeting also reviewed plans to establish modern bus terminals outside Karachi under the Public-Private Partnership model, alongside the proposed expansion of the Karachi Bus Terminal.Sharjeel Inam Memon further directed officials to accelerate work on establishing a Logistics Park, emphasising that all relevant departments must work together to improve traffic management and bring greater organisation to Karachi’s transport system.
