150 New Buses Proposed in Islamabad for New Bus Routes

Islamabad: A survey study shared by the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) to the  Capital Development Authority (CDA) revealed that as many as 13 new bus routes are required in Islamabad to minimize the public woes and worries regarding transportation. The proposed new routes would help connect the entire city in a much better way. The number of buses required is at least 150 as per the study. The CDA engaged the NUST under the instruction of PM Shahbaz Sharif. CDA Chairman also attended the meeting retired Capt Mohammad Usman, PML-N leader and PML(N) leaders  Hanif Abbasi, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, Anjum Aqeel Khan, and some of the officials from NUST and CDA.

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