ADB assures US$1 billion support for revival of Karachi Circular Railways

A high-level Asian Development Bank mission led by Deputy Country Director Hussain Haider met Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah in Karachi on Tuesday to discuss the proposed Sindh Sustainable Mobility Project and preparatory financing support for major transport initiatives in the province

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 12th May, 2026) A high-level Asian Development Bank mission led by Deputy Country Director Hussain Haider met Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah in Karachi on Tuesday to discuss the proposed Sindh Sustainable Mobility Project and preparatory financing support for major transport initiatives in the province.

The meeting focused on developing sustainable, integrated and modern urban transport systems in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Larkana, with the aim of improving public transport, reducing traffic congestion, promoting environment-friendly mobility and strengthening future transport planning.

Special focus was given to the Karachi Circular Railway. The Government of Sindh will share previous feasibility studies and technical documents with ADB for further review. ADB is assured to support the project with US$1 billion, including an initial US$10 million for preparatory work such as design review, operational planning, institutional arrangements and financing models.

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Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah said the Government of Sindh is committed to building a modern, safe, efficient and sustainable public transport system across the province. He said the revival of KCR is a priority project that can improve mobility in Karachi, reduce pressure on roads, provide affordable mass transit and support economic activity.

The meeting was attended by senior representatives of the Asian Development Bank, including Mr Wonbae Seo, Transport Specialist, Mr Hamid Khan, Project Officer Infrastructure, Mr Umer Shafiq, Consultant, and Mr Sadiq, Consultant. Chairman Planning & Development Board, Government of Sindh, Secretary Transport and other senior officers of the Government of Sindh also participated in the meeting.