Karachi, Sindh: A Chief Minister’s Inspection Team report flagged BRT Yellow Line irregularities of more than Rs8.567 billion in the Karachi project, calling the matter serious mismanagement.
The inquiry examined financial mismanagement in the Karachi Mobility Project for the Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit route. The World Bank-backed project is designed to connect Dawood Chowrangi in Quaidabad with Numaish.
The report said administrative protocols for contract management, tax deduction, government deposits and disciplined execution had repeatedly been violated. It said established checks and balances were bypassed.
According to the report, the project director, Zamir Abbasi and the director, Jhaman Das, issued cheques and payments to contractors. The report said checks involving the principal accounting officer, consultants, project management consultant and Sindh Mass Transit Authority were not followed.
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A table in the report listed Rs885 million in advance payments for Depot-I, Rs2 billion for Depot-II and Rs5.682 billion for the Jam Sadiq Bridge. The total stood at Rs8.567 billion.
The report said the payments violated rules, gave contractors an undue benefit and put the Yellow Line project and the bank agreement at risk. It also cited “sham administration” in project management.
The awarded cost of the Jam Sadiq Bridge was Rs12.53 billion, while Depot-I was awarded at Rs2.64 billion and Depot-II at Rs16.96 billion, according to the report.
The report showed physical progress up to April 2026 at 55.17% for the Jam Sadiq Bridge, 10% for Depot-I and 35.62% for Depot-II.
The inspection team recommended that proceedings be taken under the relevant efficiency, discipline and misconduct rules. It also advised the Sindh Transport and Mass Transit Department to take remedial steps to rescue the project.
