Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif plans to inaugurate several significant road projects in the coming months. During a review meeting of the National Highway Authority (NHA), Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan confirmed this plan.
The forthcoming inaugurations will feature the Lodhran-Multan Expressway, the Peshawar Northern Bypass, and the expansion of the Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad Motorway. Furthermore, work on the Sialkot-Kharian Motorway is reportedly progressing at a fast pace.
Construction has also commenced on the Karachi-Quetta-Chaman Pakistan Expressway, designated as N-25. Addressing infrastructure needs, Abdul Aleem Khan directed the NHA to take immediate steps to improve the poor condition of the Lahore-Gujranwala GT Road.
Separately, Rawalpindi district received approval for eighteen development schemes valued at over Rs 6.5 billion. The meeting concerning these schemes was chaired by Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir.
Authorities identified twenty-one development schemes, which carry a combined estimated cost exceeding Rs 6.5229 billion. Among the approved works, the Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) secured nine schemes worth Rs 1.6 billion.
Nine District Council schemes accounted for a value of Rs 4.8 billion. The Punjab Highway Department will be responsible for executing these road projects.
Nadeem Nasir instructed officials to monitor the progress of these projects on a regular basis. Furthermore, Nadeem Nasir ordered action against any contractors who fail to meet the required standards or timelines.
