PESHAWAR: At least 20 new buses of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system have been arrived in Peshawar on Wednesday.

According to a statement issued here, Provincial Minister for Local Government Shahram Khan Tarakai said a separate portion for men and women have been arranged in these state-of-the-art buses.

He said BRT network will be opened formally for traffic on March 23.

On January 27, Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan made a surprise visit to BRT project and directed for expeditious work on it.

During the visit, Mahmood Khan witnessed the construction work at different points of the project and interacted with the labourers and the officials.

He directed the authorities to expedite the pace of work on the BRT project adding that he himself would monitor the project.

The CM also directed the officials to ensure standard and quality of the BRT project.

He warned strict action over delay in the project.

He said the project should be completed within the stipulated time and with utmost transparency.

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