ISLAMABAD: Shortly after its official opening, a bridge in Sukkur unexpectedly collapsed, creating chaos and alarm among onlookers.
Mayor Sukkur, Attorney Arsalan Shaikh, and District Chairman Kumail Hyder Shah were present at the ceremony.
A video capturing Mayor Sukkur and others crossing the bridge just before its collapse quickly went viral on social media.
This incident has raised significant questions about the safety and structural integrity of the bridge.
Adding to the mystery is the fact that the reason for the construction of the bridge was to facilitate access to recently deployed jet skis and ferry boats.
The presence of individuals requesting the cameraman to stop recording raises suspicions about potential prior knowledge of safety concerns and increases the intrigue.
Moreover, it is still unclear whether authorities have initiated any investigations to determine the cause of this catastrophic failure.
The tragedy has left the community in shock, with many individuals questioning how such a disaster could occur during an official inauguration.
Chinese Envoy Says Pakistan Is Actively Facilitating Foreign Investors
Meanwhile, Chinese envoy stated this in a private TV channel’s current affairs programme.
Pang Chunxue mentioned that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has entered its second phase.
She explained, “The first phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor focused on infrastructure development. Now, we are directing our efforts toward promoting agriculture, IT, and industries in the second phase.”
The CPEC, part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, has been hailed as a “game changer” by Pakistani leaders. Over the past several years, Pakistan has offered the benefits of the corridor project to other friendly countries.
The first phase of the CPEC involved the construction of roads and the establishment of various economic zones in different parts of Pakistan.
