Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reviewed the ongoing road maintenance and construction projects carried out by Communication and Works (C&W) department, here on Monday. During a meeting with Punjab Minister for Communication and Works Soheb Ahmed Malik, she was briefed about the maintenance and construction of roads across Punjab. The CM was briefed that the work on repair and rehabilitation of 590 roads covering a distance of 11500 kilometers across Punjab has been started, and is expected to be complete by the end of this year. She was also briefed about the progress on construction of 5 expressway roads. The CM directed to complete the construction of SL 3 as soon as possible to ensure public convenience. Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Provincial Secretary C&W Sohail Ashraf also attended the meeting.
Meanwhile, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif to Establish Punjab’s First Plug and Play Garment City
Lahore, 13 May 2024: “All facilities will be available in the first plug and play Garment City,” said Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif while chairing a special meeting to decide on the establishment of Punjab’s first plug and play garment city. She added,”Organize technical training of workers of the garment industry.”
Madam Chief Minister directed the authorities concerned to solicit expressions of interest from major apparel industries for the Garment City, and formed a high-level committee led by Minister for Industries ChaudhryShafeyHussain for the purpose.
Earlier, Madam Chief Minister was briefed,”Sheds and other facilities like weaving, dyeing and other related units will be established in the Garment City.” It was also briefed that the proposed Garment City will be energized with green/solar energy systems. Moreover, garment cities will be established in other areas gradually, after the success of first garment city pilot project.
Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Provincial Information & Culture Minister AzmaZahidBukhari, Provincial Minister for Industries ChaudhryShafeyHussain and MPA SaniaAshiq attended the meeting. Chief Secretary, Chairman P&D, Secretaries, Commissioner, Principal Secretary and other relevant officers were also present.
