Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday chaired a meeting focusing on addressing traffic issues in Lahore. The meeting approved the establishment of protected U-turns at the six busiest intersections of the city to streamline traffic flow. The CM set a deadline of January 19 for the implementation of the U-turns at Qadir Topash Chowk, Gujjumatta Chowk, Nishtar Chowk, Khokhar Chowk, and Joray Pull Chowk. Additionally, approval was granted to relocate Babusabu Toll Plaza, and various proposals were examined to alleviate congestion at the Thokar Niaz Baig entrance on Multan Road. A consensus was reached to direct heavy traffic onto the M2 Motorway. The CM emphasized the need for sustainable measures to ensure smooth traffic flow on Multan Road. The meeting was also attended by Inspector General of Police, Additional IG, Secretary Communication and Works, Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, CCPO, CTO, and relevant officials.
Moreover, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting in which an important decision was made to export high-protein fodder from Punjab to Kuwait. The meeting approved measures to enhance the cultivation of high-protein “alfalfa” fodder for livestock development, emphasizing the scientific drying and preservation of this nutrient-rich feed. Plans to provide seeds to farmers for cultivating “alfalfa” fodder and exploring various proposals for breed insemination to boost dairy development were also discussed.
The CM directed the full functionality of the Food Research Center in Sargodha to augment the production of high-protein fodder, aiming to capitalize on the potential for increased beef and mutton exports. He highlighted discussions during his visit to Kuwait, where the export of high-protein fodder and the demand for dry fodder from Kuwait were the key points of consideration. The meeting was told that positive outcomes of disease-free compartment in Punjab were reported. Emphasizing the necessity of modern technology and local expertise for livestock development, the CM stressed the importance of attracting local farms to adopt model farming techniques. The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister Ibrahim Hasan Murad, chairman planning and development, secretary agriculture, secretary wildlife, secretary livestock, secretary transport, and others.
