QUETTA: The Balochistan government has expanded the Green Line Bus Service to improve public transport access to the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute of Cardiology (SMBZAN ICQ).
According to Beyond Time News, the expansion came on the instructions of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, aiming to make travel easier for patients and their attendants.
Improved Access for Patients
Officials said the service will help people reach the cardiac institute more comfortably and at a lower cost. The route now connects several major areas of Quetta with the hospital.
Route and Timings
The buses will run daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Service will operate at 45-minute intervals to reduce waiting times and improve convenience.
Key stops include BA Mall, FC Hospital, Nawan Killi, Zarghoonabad, Labour Colony, Abdul Khaliq Chowk, Christian Colony, Highway Mart, Maleezai, Nasran, NUST, and the cardiac institute.
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Government Focus on Public Welfare
Transport officials said the project focuses on improving access to healthcare facilities through reliable public transport. They added that the government plans to continue expanding urban mobility services in Quetta.
Public Response
Residents have welcomed the initiative, saying it will reduce travel difficulties for patients and support better access to critical medical care.
The expansion is part of broader efforts to strengthen public transport and healthcare connectivity in the province.
