Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi, long crippled by chronic traffic congestion, is undergoing a massive transformation through ambitious infrastructure projects initiated by the Punjab government.
A comprehensive Rs33 billion initiative aims to convert the city into a signal-free corridor, featuring flyovers and underpasses at key bottlenecks. Credit goes to CM Maryam Nawaz for her keen interest in development projects and her special oversight. Commissioner Rawalpindi Engineer Aamir Khattak recently confirmed that the mega projects are progressing smoothly and on track for timely completion.
During a high-level review meeting, he was briefed on the developments designed to resolve longstanding traffic issues. The projects include flyovers and underpasses at Kachehri Chowk, Jinnah Park, Iftikhar Janjua Road, Annexe Road, remodeling of Ammar Chowk, and three underpasses on Peshawar Road at Race Course Ground, Army Graveyard Road, and Chairing Cross.
Addressing concerns over escalating traffic and illegal parking, Rs1.6 billion parking plaza is under construction in Jinnah Park''s unused land. Cost breakdowns reveal Rs3.9 billion for Annexe Chowk, Rs5.9 billion for Kacheri Chowk, Rs2.6 billion for Iftikhar Janjua Chowk, plus the parking facility.
Five additional parking sites in Saddar and Cantonment areas have been identified, with proposals submitted, the commissioner informed. Three multi billion rupees underpasses at Army Graveyard Chowk, Charing Cross, and Race Course Chowk form part of the 2025-26 Annual Development Program.
These will create a signal-free route from Ammar Chowk to Motorway entrance at Chungi No. 26, benefiting nearly 2 million residents and 250,000 daily commuters. Appreciating Maryam Nawaz for gifting these historic mega projects to Rawalpindi, residents and traders, however, are demanding further improvement plans specifically for Murree Road, the city''s main socio-economic hub.
They particularly seek urgent measures to address severe congestion at Liaqat Bagh Chowk, which connects Marir Chowk and Tipu Road, often resulting in stationary traffic from afternoon till late evening. Traders have expressed deep concerns over this bottleneck trio of areas Marir Chowk, Tipu Road, and Liaqat Bagh, that requires the government's special attention.
Distinction
Islamabad: Muhammad Munib Tariq achieved master’s degree in BBA from Capital University of Science and technology, Islamabad, says a press release.During the studies not only Munib maintained high academic scores but also completed many international certifications including in consumer behaviour and market research and in digital marketing.
Moreover, Malik Munib, hailing from Talagang, also did extensive internship in corporate world, including in Defence Housing Authority as finance internee, while also working voluntarily in Al-Khidmat Foundation for community welfare of underprivileged sections of society.
