SAHIWAL, Oct 16 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for four major development projects worth Rs5.61 billion in Sahiwal, aimed at improving sports facilities, urban infrastructure, agricultural services and regional connectivity.
On this occasion, the chief minister inaugurated Punjab’s first Maryam Nawaz Sports Arena in Sahiwal, featuring paddle courts, cricket and futsal arenas, a café and other modern facilities, with online booking available. She also interacted with players, signed autographs and joined them in cricket and football activities. She later inaugurated the Model Sadar Bazaar Beautification Project, which includes underground wiring for electricity and other utilities, tiled walkways, pedestrian passages, benches, planters, waste bins and improved access facilities.
Maryam Nawaz also inaugurated the Model Agriculture Mall in Sahiwal and laid the foundation stones for 10 similar facilities in Jhang, Faisalabad, Renala Khurd, Khanewal, Jampur, Burewala, Sadiqabad, Muridke, Pindi Gheb and Mianwali. The malls will provide certified seeds, fertilisers and pesticides under one roof, alongside modern agricultural machinery and drone technology on rent, farmer training, expert consultations, testing facilities and financial and credit support.
The chief minister also laid the foundation stone for the 27-kilometre Sahiwal-Arifwala dual carriageway, which is expected to benefit residents across three districts. She directed the authorities to expedite construction and ensure timely completion.
Thousands of people, including women and children, gathered to welcome her during the visit. She also greeted an elderly woman and took a selfie with a young child, while local lawmakers termed the road project a landmark initiative and expressed gratitude for its launch.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
