Punjab Plans 63 Electric Buses for 10 Tehsils in Dera Ghazi Khan Division

Punjab Plans 63 Electric Buses for 10 Tehsils in Dera Ghazi Khan Division

LAHORE / SOUTH PUNJAB, October 28, 2026 — The Punjab government has announced plans to expand electric public transport to the tehsil level, with 1,500 electric buses planned for 91 tehsils across the province. The programme includes a proposed allocation of 63 buses for 10 tehsils in the Dera Ghazi Khan Division.

However, the published allocation details do not specify how many buses will be assigned to each individual tehsil.

Electric Bus Service Planned from January 2027

According to reports published by Radio Pakistan and other news organisations, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approved the tehsil-level expansion on September 9, 2026.

The provincial government plans to introduce 1,500 electric buses across 91 tehsils beginning in January 2027. It has also set a target of having 3,000 electric buses operational across Punjab by June 2027.

The programme includes dedicated electric-bus depots at the tehsil level to support parking, maintenance and day-to-day operations.

Proposed Bus Allocation Across Punjab

The published government briefing outlines the following planned allocations:

• Multan Division: 169 buses for nine tehsils
• Sahiwal Division: 87 buses for four tehsils
• Bahawalpur Division: 215 buses for 11 tehsils
• Dera Ghazi Khan Division: 63 buses for 10 tehsils
• Faisalabad Division: 202 buses for 12 tehsils
• Sargodha Division: 198 buses for 14 tehsils
• Gujranwala Division: 125 buses for seven tehsils
• Gujrat Division: 122 buses for eight tehsils
• Rawalpindi Division: 219 buses for 16 tehsils

These figures are based on published government briefing information. Some news reports contain discrepancies in individual figures, so the latest official allocation schedule should be consulted before treating every number as final.

What Does the Programme Mean for Jampur?

For residents of Jampur and surrounding areas, the programme could provide an opportunity to improve access to modern public transportation.

However, the published announcement identifies the total number of buses planned for the Dera Ghazi Khan Division without specifying an individual allocation for Jampur.

Details concerning the selected tehsils, proposed routes, fares and service launch dates remain important for determining how residents will benefit.

Potential Benefits for Residents

If implemented as planned, the programme could improve daily commuting for students, employees and other passengers.

Electric buses may also help reduce local air pollution compared with conventional fuel-powered vehicles. The actual benefits will depend on the service’s routes, frequency, accessibility and operational arrangements.

What Happens Next?

The provincial government plans to begin the expanded service in January 2027 and increase the number of operational electric buses across Punjab to 3,000 by June 2027.

The next important development for South Punjab will be the publication of detailed allocations and operating plans identifying the tehsils that will receive the service.

Sources: Radio Pakistan, Dawn, The Express Tribune and the Government of Punjab’s Directorate General Public Relations.

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