Punjab Province

Lahore | ReNews Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to submit weekly progress reports on the Punjab Development Programme, aiming to ensure transparency and timely completion of projects across the province.
Chairing a special meeting via video link, the Chief Minister instructed the Local Government and Community Development Department to provide detailed and updates on ongoing development schemes in 51 cities. She emphasized that consistent monitoring is essential to maintain the pace and quality of work.
The meeting was informed that multiple development projects are currently underway across all 51 cities. To strengthen municipal services, the government has planned the provision of essential machinery, including desilting equipment, sectional machines, 45 jetting machines, and 100 dewatering sets.
Maryam Nawaz also issued strict instructions to maintain cleanliness standards, directing that waste containers and garbage drums be kept clean at all times as part of improved sanitation measures.
In a significant move, the Chief Minister announced that, for the first time in Punjab, an HDPE pipeline lining plant will be established, with work set to begin on April 20. A similar facility will also be set up in South Punjab to enhance water and sewerage infrastructure.
During the session, officials presented a visual review of development initiatives in each tehsil through a project gallery. A live dashboard was also used to provide a comprehensive overview of both financial expenditures and physical progress on all ongoing schemes.
Highlighting the government’s performance, the Chief Minister stated that the current administration has completed more development projects in the past two years than were achieved in the previous five years.
She further stressed that with the early completion of WASA projects, the government will now shift its full focus towards urban beautification and improved living standards across Punjab.

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Director General LDA, Tahir Farooq, visited the Data Darbar expansion project and inspected ongoing development works in the surroundings of the Railway Station. During the visit, he also reviewed the progress on the Bhati Chowk underpass project.
Officials briefed that 215 out of a total of 375 piles for the underpass have been completed. The DG LDA directed the concerned authorities to accelerate the pace of work and immediately commence excavation at the underpass site.
He also inspected the development works around the Railway Station and stressed that all projects should be completed within the stipulated timeline to ensure early facilitation for the public.

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The process of relocating sacred relics housed at Lahore’s historic Badshahi Mosque to a modern and secure gallery has been completed after a long period. These relics had been preserved in an القديم gallery for nearly a century and a half, but have now been moved to a new facility equipped with state-of-the-art features in line with modern requirements.
The new gallery was inaugurated by Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman. On the occasion, it was stated that the gallery is equipped with advanced systems to control temperature, humidity, and lighting, ensuring full protection of the relics from environmental and climatic effects.
The sensitive transfer of the relics was carried out by experts from the Auqaf Department and the Department of Archaeology under strict security provided by law enforcement agencies. Following the transfer, the relics have once again been made available for public viewing.
As part of the project, “Iqbal Hall” has also been established, featuring a modern library and conference hall. The library houses more than 2,000 rare and contemporary books, along with important historical documents related to Mazar-e-Iqbal. Dedicated sections highlighting the teachings of Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Sufi saints have also been set up.
To promote research activities, the hall is equipped with computer and internet facilities. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials and individuals from various walks of life.