By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting in which progress being made with regard to Lahore Development Program and Punjab Development Program was reviewed. Deputy Commissioner Lahore gave a detailed briefing on the progress of Lahore Development Program.
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It was apprised in the meeting that out of 5643 projects of Phase-I of Lahore Development Program, 2593 projects have been completed. Out of 3705 projects of Lahore Municipal Corporation, 2274 projects have been completed. Out of 252 projects of WASA Lahore, 170 projects have also been completed. The meeting reviewed the progress of 1573 projects related to WASA projects.
The Chief Minister directed to beautify newly constructed roads and streets. She also set a target of completing Phase-I of Lahore Development Plan in November 2025. 146 development projects of Allama Iqbal Town, Wagah and Aziz Bhatti Town have been included in Phase-II of Lahore Development Program. A report on the construction, repair and rehabilitation projects of 189 cities under the Punjab Development Program was also submitted to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
It was decided to give foremost priority to the most deteriorated streets and areas in the Punjab Development Program under Phase-I. On this occasion, it was also decided to launch development projects on a priority basis in 66 cities. Water tanks, drain disposal stations and trunk sewerage will be built in 66 cities of Punjab. The Chief Minister affirmed, “No city in Punjab will be deprived of the benefits of ongoing development programs. 189 cities will be beautified and developed on the model of Lahore across Punjab.”
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