LAHORE: On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a historic programme has been launched for the restoration of road infrastructure throughout Punjab.
She has directed authorities to ensure strict adherence to timelines, quality standards and transparency in all road construction, repair and rehabilitation projects. She said road construction and rehabilitation work under the CM Local Roads Programme is progressing rapidly towards completion in various districts. She declared compliance with lane and line discipline mandatory in Lahore and all major cities.
Maryam has already approved multi-billion-rupee transport infrastructure and bus stop projects in Faisalabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi and Multan. Under her directives, work is underway on mass transit projects in Faisalabad andGujranwala to provide modern travel facilities to the public. She has ordered the implementation of a modern traffic management system in Lahore and other major cities. She has made the installation of solar-powered streetlights mandatory on all newly-constructed roads.
She said more than 30,000 kilometres of roads have already been constructed, repaired or rehabilitated throughout the province. The restoration of major highways in Murree has been completed under the Restoration of Roads Programme to facilitate tourists and local residents alike.
Tribute: Maryam Nawaz on Monday paid tribute to the unparalleled sacrifices made by parents in the upbringing and character building of their children. In her message on the Global Day of Parents, she extended her heartfelt salutations to all parents and acknowledged their sacrifices, love and invaluable role in shaping the lives of their children. She said this day is observed worldwide to raise awareness about the respect, rights and responsibilities associated with parenthood.
“Parents are the greatest blessing in the world. Their love, prayers and guidance are the most precious assets for children,” she said, adding that every success she achieved in life was due to her parents. She said her mother and father, Nawaz Sharif, always encouraged her to serve the poor. When she assumed the office of chief minister, her father had been her strongest source of encouragement and support. She reiterated that parents play a vital role in nurturing future generations and deserve the highest respect and appreciation from society.
