Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi presided over a meeting at his office to assess the progress of ongoing development projects in Lahore.
He emphasized the need to expedite the completion of the Samanabad project within a few days and promptly address any factors causing delays in other development schemes.
The timely functionality of the Samanabad project is crucial to enhance public convenience, while steps should be taken to ensure the timely completion of the Shahdra project due to the prevailing traffic issues faced by the citizens, he said.
During the meeting, various projects were discussed, including the elevated expressway, CBD main boulevard scheme, and technical aspects of the main boulevard Gulberg to Walton signal-free corridor project. The meeting also reviewed the pace of work on the Nawaz Sharif Interchange Underpass, the Arfa Karim Tower to Pine Avenue project, and the Ghora Chowk, Khalid Butt Chowk, and Akbar Chowk projects.
Provincial Minister for Housing Azfar Ali Nasir, chairman P&D, secretary C&W, secretary finance, commissioner Lahore/DG LDA, Deputy Commissioner Lahore, and others attended the meeting.
Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Navi has sought a report from the Lahore CCPO regarding the tragic incident of a child’s murder in Raiwind, which allegedly followed an act of molestation. He has firmly instructed for strict legal action to be taken against the apprehended suspect.
The chief minister has emphasized the importance of ensuring justice for the grieving family and affirmed that the perpetrator responsible for such a horrific crime will face consequences. Additionally, he has expressed sincere condolences to the bereaved family and reassured them of his commitment to delivering justice.
Moreover, Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has condoled the death of a youth in Gujrat due to strangulation and extended heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved heirs.
He has also sought a report from the IG police and directed that departmental action be taken against the officials responsible for the negligence leading to this tragedy.
Expressing his strong displeasure, CM emphasized his concern about the persistent occurrence of kite-flying incidents, despite the ban. He regarded such incidents as deeply regrettable. In response, he issued strict instructions for the vigorous enforcement of laws prohibiting kite flying across the province.
Additionally, he stressed the need for an effective crackdown on individuals who violate these laws, to curb this dangerous practice.
