Tue, 21-Oct-2025

BRT Peshawar service reopened for general public after Muharram holidays

BRT SERVICE RESUMED

Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Peshawar service has been reopened for the general public, said spokesperson Trans Peshawar on Monday. The service which was temporary halted on 9th and 10th Muharram now has been restored for the general public. Residents can travel via BRT service to their desired destinations from 6am to 10pm, said the spokesperson. … Read more

KP govt. soon to launch Safari train project to promote tourism

Safari Train project KP

Aiming to promote tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the provincial government has decided to launch a safari train project and a bus service. Chief Minister KP, Mahmood Khan has accorded approval for the revival of the steam safari train project.

The safari train will run on two routes, one from Peshawar to Attock while the other from Peshawar to Takht-Bhai area of district Mardan.

Meanwhile, the KP government has decided to launch a bus service for tourists to visit the walled city areas of Peshawar.

On the other hand, the government has decided to set up a fourteen kilometre-long cable car between Upper Dir and Chitral to connect the scenic tourist resorts in the area.

Furthermore, as many as 105,207 people flocked to various tourist sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past five days following the government reopened tourism after a five-month hiatus in view of declining coronavirus cases.

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BRT is the best transport project in history of Pakistan

BRT

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is the best transport project in the history of Pakistan. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the project, Prime Minister Imran Khan said BRT will solve the traffic problem. He said The BRT Peshawar track is 27 km long, “I congratulate Pervez Khattak on … Read more

PM Imran Khan inaugurates flagship BRT project today

BRT Peshawar

Prime Minister Imran Khan along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan inaugurates the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project today at 3 pm.

The BRT project, the flagship project of the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, has launched today.

Defence Minister Pervez Khattak and other KPK government officials were present at the launching ceremony.

Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information and Local Government Kamran Bangash told media that 360 bicycles for both men and women have been arranged, besides buses, on the 27km bus rapid transit (BRT) track.

Bangash added that the project would provide relief to people in the provincial capital in terms of better transport.

Detailing about the project further, Bangash said the ZU-BRT uses a third-generation technology system, which will benefit the passengers.

He added options of lifting and bus services will be provided for special persons as well.

“The opening of BRT route would stop rickshaws without permits. Buses and wagons are being also phased out from the roads and Mazda bus drivers and wagon drivers, who can operate BRT buses, have also been integrated into the service,” he added.

Bangash added that BRT buses were environmental-friendly and comfortable.

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Prime Minister to inaugurate the long-awaited BRT project on August 13

Prime Minister

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Peshawar project on August 13. According to the details, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Mehmood Khan and others will accompany Prime Minister Imran Khan. The long-awaited project to inaugurate on August 13 after six deadlines. Furthermore, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has also announced the … Read more