LAHORE, Oct 26 (APP):Punjab Minister for Communication and Works (C&W) Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth
has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan for the second phase of Local Roads Programme, including budget estimates, the number of roads to be covered and timelines for different stages.
Chairing a meeting here on Monday, the minister said Phase-II of the programme
would be launched after approval by the chief minister Punjab.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Communication and Works Raja Jahangir
Anwar, the special secretary and additional secretaries, while executive engineers
and superintending engineers participated online.
Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth said Phase-I of the Local Roads Programme had resulted
in the completion of 1,530 roads across Punjab, helping improve the province’s road
infrastructure. He directed the department to develop a comprehensive framework for
Phase-II to ensure proper planning, budget allocation and timely execution of the programme.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
