Key Takeaways
- An overseas Pakistani has filed a lawsuit against the Sindh government, BRT Red Line authorities, and contractors.
- The plaintiff lost one eye in an accident caused by unsafe construction work on Karachi’s University Road.
- Compensation of Rs. 178.07 million is sought for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and permanent disability.
An overseas Pakistani has filed a lawsuit against the Sindh government, BRT Red Line authorities, and contractors in an attempt to secure compensation worth Rs. 178.07 million after losing one of his eyes in a road accident on Karachi’s University Road.
According to the complaint, Syed Waqas was traveling from abroad to perform Hajj when he encountered a construction barrier installed as part of the BRT Red Line project while heading towards Karachi airport via University Road in May 2025. The lawsuit claims that the barrier lacked essential safety measures such as reflective markings and warning signs.
Advocate Usman Farooq, representing Waqas, stated during the court proceedings that the accident led to permanent loss of one eye along with multiple facial fractures. He argued that authorities failed to implement necessary public safety measures during the construction, which directly resulted in life-altering injuries for his client.
The plaintiff is seeking compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, permanent disability, and other damages resulting from the accident. The lawsuit has been filed before the Senior Civil Judge (East) against the BRT Red Line project director and the contractor responsible for the ongoing construction.
Waqas had traveled to Pakistan in 2025 specifically for Hajj, highlighting the personal nature of his grievance. His lawyer emphasized that the lack of safety measures on the road barrier contributed significantly to the accident, which could have been prevented with proper installation and marking.
The case underscores concerns over public safety during infrastructure projects, particularly those involving high-traffic areas like Karachi’s University Road. The Sindh government and BRT Red Line administration are now facing scrutiny for their handling of construction site safety measures.
Legal experts suggest that such lawsuits can serve as a deterrent to future negligence in similar projects, emphasizing the importance of adhering to safety protocols during road construction.
The accident left Waqas with the permanent loss of one eye and multiple facial fractures.
Advocate Usman Farooq, Lawyer representing Syed Waqas
