LAHORE: Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday presided over a meeting to review progress and implementation of Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said that under “Pakian Sarkan, Saukhay Painday” programme, construction and rehabilitation of thousands kilometer rural roads at cost of billions of rupees was continuing. He said that third phase of this programme would be completed by November 30, after which its fourth phase would be launched.
He said that people living in villages had benefitted substantially under Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme and due to this revolutionary step of the Punjab government, rural economy was being set on strong foundations. He said that Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme would change the life style of rural population and farmers would bring their agri produce to markets easily and a revolution in rural economy would usher in due to this exemplary programme. Shehbaz Sharif said, “High quality roads are being constructed in rural areas of the province under this programme and protection and look after of these roads being constructed at a cost of billions of rupees is our responsibility.”
The Chief Minister directed tree plantation on both sides of newly constructed roads. He said that under Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme, best facilities of communication would become available to the rural population. Secretary Communication and & Works gave a detailed briefing regarding implementation and progress of the programme.
Provincial Ministers, Secretary Forests, Secretary Law and concerned officials were present on the occasion.
