{"id":10760,"date":"2026-08-12T10:37:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=10760"},"modified":"2026-08-12T10:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:37:05","slug":"quetta-brt-project-to-be-launched-at-estimated-cost-of-over-rs300-billion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=10760","title":{"rendered":"Quetta BRT Project to Be Launched at Estimated Cost of Over Rs300 Billion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

QUETTA:<\/strong> The Balochistan government has decided to launch a modern Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)<\/strong> project in Quetta, with the estimated cost of the ambitious transport scheme exceeding Rs300 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision marks a major development in the provincial capital’s public transport sector. Quetta will become the latest major Pakistani city to pursue a BRT system, following Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Karachi and Peshawar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to officials of the Balochistan Transport Department, the provincial government has decided to move forward with the proposed BRT project to provide modern and improved public transportation facilities to residents of Quetta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials said that five foreign companies have expressed interest in conducting the feasibility study<\/strong> for the proposed project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of these international companies will eventually be selected and awarded the contract to conduct the feasibility study. The government will assess the company’s report before moving toward practical implementation of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The feasibility study is expected to examine several important aspects of the proposed BRT system, including its routes, passenger demand, infrastructure requirements, estimated costs, technical design and overall viability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the feasibility study is completed and submitted, the provincial government will review its findings and subsequently initiate practical work on the project, according to Transport Department officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials have estimated that the Quetta BRT project will cost more than Rs300 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project is expected to be completed by 2032<\/strong>, although the final timeline could depend on the findings of the feasibility study, financing arrangements, design requirements and the pace of construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed BRT system is being viewed as a major step toward modernizing Quetta’s public transportation infrastructure. The provincial capital has experienced growing transportation challenges as its population and urban activity have expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A modern mass-transit system could provide residents with a more organized and efficient alternative to existing public transport services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRT systems typically operate through dedicated corridors and are designed to provide faster and more reliable public transportation than conventional bus services. Depending on the final design, the Quetta system could include dedicated bus lanes, modern stations, ticketing facilities and improved passenger services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the exact routes and technical specifications of the Quetta BRT have not yet been finalized. These details are expected to be determined through the feasibility study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The involvement of international companies in the feasibility stage is also expected to bring technical expertise and international experience to the planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government will reportedly select one of the five interested foreign companies to conduct the study. The selected firm will assess the feasibility of the project and provide recommendations regarding its implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The estimated cost of more than Rs300 billion makes the proposed Quetta BRT one of the largest infrastructure projects planned for the provincial capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the scale of investment involved, detailed planning and assessment will be required before construction begins. The feasibility report will therefore play a crucial role in determining whether the proposed design, routes and financial structure are suitable for the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials have indicated that actual work on the project will begin after the feasibility study is completed and its findings are received and reviewed by the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision is also significant because Balochistan has historically faced challenges in developing large-scale urban transportation infrastructure. The introduction of a modern BRT system could help address some of these challenges while providing residents with more affordable and reliable transport options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quetta’s geographic and urban characteristics will also need to be taken into account when designing the system. The feasibility study is expected to determine the most suitable corridors and infrastructure requirements based on passenger demand and existing urban development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If implemented according to the proposed timeline, the project could be completed by 2032<\/strong>, giving Quetta a modern mass-transit network within the next several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The provincial government’s decision follows the development of BRT systems in several other Pakistani cities. Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Karachi and Peshawar have already introduced or developed major bus-based mass-transit systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quetta project could therefore become an important component of the city’s future urban planning and transportation strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials have not yet announced the names of the five foreign companies that expressed interest in the feasibility study or the exact date by which the consultant will be selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further details regarding the project’s routes, number of buses, stations, funding arrangements and construction schedule are expected to emerge after completion of the feasibility study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, the Balochistan government has taken the initial step toward the project by initiating the process for selecting an international company to assess its feasibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an estimated cost exceeding Rs300 billion<\/strong> and a target completion date of 2032<\/strong>, the proposed Quetta BRT represents a major planned investment in the provincial capital’s public transport infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The success of the project will ultimately depend on careful planning, sustainable financing, transparent implementation and the ability to design a system that meets the long-term transportation needs of Quetta’s growing population.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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