Editorial:
In a seemingly promising move to uplift transportation standards, the Balochistan government has unfolded plans for an extensive expansion of the green bus fleet. The visionary initiative, spearheaded by Dr. Faisal Ahmed Khan, CEO of Balochistan Public Private Partnership (BPPP), aims to introduce 25 additional eco-friendly buses to the streets of Quetta. However, as the government unveils plans, the pressing question looms – will these promises translate into tangible improvements for the provincial capital’s long-suffering commuters?
Green Bus Expansion Now A Long Standing Demand
Originally sanctioned by former Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan, the plan now gaining momentum under the current administration, underscoring the government’s commitment to sustainable and accessible transportation. With an ambitious target of deploying 100 green buses across Quetta in the imminent months, the expansion spans beyond the city center, promising relief to residents in areas like Hazara Town, Marriabad, Samungli Road, Sariab Custom, Nawan Killi, and other vital parts of Quetta.
Expansion Of Project Directly Responds To Public Demand: Dr. Faisal
Dr. Faisal Ahmed Khan asserts that this expansion directly responds to the persistent public demand for enhanced transportation facilities. The stark reality, however, reveals that currently, a meager eight buses operate from Balochistan University to Belili Airport Road, laying bare the glaring inadequacy in green bus availability.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar’s recent proclamation, vowing an additional 100 green buses for Balochistan, signifies the government’s purported dedication to elevating public transportation standards in the region. While commendable in words, the onus now falls on Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan to translate these verbal commitments into swift and substantive action.
CS Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan Can Play A Key Role
Commendations for the government’s seemingly progressive approach must be met with an urgent plea for Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan’s decisive leadership in ensuring efficient execution. Quetta’s residents, long fatigued by the lack of a dependable public transportation system, now demand more than promises – they demand a concrete reality. The introduction of green buses holds the potential to alleviate the longstanding commuting challenges, creating a pathway to a more sustainable and accessible future for the people of Balochistan. The call for action is not merely a suggestion; it’s a critical imperative, and the responsibility squarely rests with Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan to lead the way in turning promises into tangible, transformative actions.
