KARACHI Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Mass Transit, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that Chinese company Yutong Bus, the world’s largest bus manufacturer, has decided to set up a manufacturing plant for intercity and electric buses in Karachi.

In this regard, Yutong Middle East CEO Robin and other officials called on the minister and decided to set up a plant in Karachi. The installation of the plant will commence within three months and expected to be completed next year, with Yutong’s intra-city and electric buses being built in Karachi.

EV buses and hybrid diesel buses will be manufactured at the plant, promoting industries and creating new employment opportunities.

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