Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Electric Bus Project Included In Adp

On February 25, 2026, significant advancements were made in public transportation initiatives across Pakistan, particularly focusing on electric bus services and the revival of the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR). In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi announced the inclusion of an electric bus project for the Peshawar Ring Road in the forthcoming Annual Development Programme (ADP). He emphasized the need for projects to be guided by public need, stating, "The new development programme will be formulated on realistic parameters, aligned with broader public needs and aimed at promoting balanced and sustainable development across the province" (Business Recorder). Meanwhile, in Sindh, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to discuss the KCR's revival, which he described as a "lifeline for Karachi". The ADB has shown support for this initiative, with a proposed $3 billion development pipeline covering various sectors including transport and urban development (Tribune Latest, ARY News).