KARACHI -UNS: Sindh’s anti-corruption system has come under scrutiny over delays in the investigation into alleged financial irregularities worth around Rs8.5 billion in Karachi’s Yellow Line BRT project.
The investigation was handed over to the Sindh Anti-Corruption Establishment, but the Sindh High Court has questioned why the probe remains incomplete months after the registration of the FIR and why the investigation report or challan has not yet been submitted to the court.
The court has issued a show-cause notice to the chairman of the Anti-Corruption Establishment, seeking an explanation for the delay. It also questioned whether the prolonged investigation had benefited the accused and raised the possibility of referring the case to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
The court’s observations have added to concerns surrounding the case, particularly after the main accused reportedly secured bail at the first hearing.
Meanwhile, the estimated cost of the Yellow Line BRT project has reportedly increased substantially, rising from around Rs61 billion to more than Rs173 billion.
The developments have intensified scrutiny of both the project’s financial management and the effectiveness of Sindh’s accountability mechanisms.
