QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti launched the province’s first Pink Bus Service in Quetta, calling it a major step towards giving women safe, dignified, and comfortable travel facilities.
He said the new service reflects the vision shared by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the day he took oath as chief minister.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, which also marked the expansion of the Green Bus Service, CM Bugti said the start of the Pink Bus Service was a proud moment after the launch of the Pink Scooties programme.
“Women’s empowerment is the base of social development,” he said. Bugti praised the work of women deputy commissioners serving in different districts, saying their performance shows that women are equally capable in administrative roles.
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He said the Pink Bus Service, along with scholarships for women and other development initiatives, is part of the government’s plan to create more opportunities for women in all sectors.
The chief minister also gave a strong message to extremist groups who try to misguide Baloch women.
“These steps show a clear message to those elements who push Baloch women towards suicide bombings instead of education and progress, and try to drag them into negative thinking and a useless conflict,” he said.
He added that the government is committed to giving Baloch girls access to some of the best universities in the world.
Bugti said the people of Balochistan have gained nothing from this “purposeless war,” and the truth will become clear in the coming years. He expressed confidence that the state will win this fight and that peace, development, and a brighter future await the province.
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The chief minister also reaffirmed the government’s resolve to provide modern and quality transport for the people. He announced that the Green Bus Service will be expanded to Pishin, Mastung, and Turbat.
He further revealed that work on the Quetta–Sariab Peoples Train Project is progressing well and will help ease urban transport problems.
Bugti added that the government is planning to introduce electric buses in the province to improve public convenience and reduce pollution.
The ceremony was attended by provincial ministers, MPAs, PPP leaders, media persons, civil society representatives, and relevant officials.
