Published on, Sept. 7 -- September 7, 2025 6:09 PM

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi agreed to jointly finalise the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) revival plan, stressing collaboration to speed up long-delayed progress on the project.

The KCR, under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), will stretch 43.2 kilometres with 25.51 kilometres elevated and 17.7 kilometres at ground level. It will feature 24 stations, including 13 elevated and 11 on-ground, providing vital connectivity.

Officials said the project is designed to serve nearly 650,000 passengers daily, offering both east-west and north-south routes across Karachi. However, the updated feasibility study is still awaiting final appro...