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ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain left the citizens of Islamabad and Rawalpindi in utter surprise on Thursday by travelling by the newly launched Metro Bus without any prior notice and protocol.
The President reached the Secretariat Terminal of Metro Bus in Islamabad and boarded a bus after purchasing the ticket himself from the ticket counter.
The passengers were surprised to see the President among them and welcomed him with a round of applause.
In-charge of Metro Bus project, Hanif Abbasi also accompanied the President.
"The President mingled with the passengers and asked them various questions about the Metro Bus facility. The President also shook hands with the passengers and staff of the Metro Bus. During the journey the President talked with the passengers frankly", sources said.
The passengers appreciated the Metro Bus facility and demanded that the timings of Metro Bus should be extended. President Hussain assured the passengers that in this respect he would issue instructions to the concerned authorities.
"The present government was working on various mega projects for the welfare of masses and Metro Bus system was one these important projects, the President said while talking to passengers.
He added that he personally wanted to know about this facility provided to the citizens of the twin cities, he decided to travel on the Metro Bus.
"With this experience, I am happy to know that the people are getting the transport facility of international standards", he said and noted with happiness that the government had decided to launch the Metro Bus facility to other big cities as well.
The President said the Metro Bus facility of international standards was not only economical, but it also helps provide ease in other areas, enhances people's working capabilities and opportunities. (APP)
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