LDA DG orders early completion of projects

LAHORE: Director General LDA Tahir Farooq Friday chaired a meeting regarding ongoing and proposed development projects of Lahore and ordered the completion of the projects as soon as possible.

LDA Chief Engineer Israr Saeed and TEPA Chief Engineer Iqrar Hussain briefed the DG on the city Karim Market Underpass, Garhi Shahu Underpass and Flyover and under construction sports complexes of LDA.

The DG was also apprised of the progress of the Ravi Bridge extension project and the Controlled Access Corridor band road project. The installation of piles and piers on both sides of the Ravi Bridge expansion project is underway rapidly.

The proposed plan for construction of Structure Plan Roads was also discussed in the meeting. The TEPA Chief Engineer also told the DG LDA on the existing and ongoing measures regarding traffic flow at important points in the city. He said patch work has been completed on 649 path holes and 66 km road at various places in the city.

IGP calls on Punjab Ombudsman Dr Usman Anwar, Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab, Friday called on Punjab Ombudsman Major (Rtd) Azam Sulaiman Khan. In the meeting, they discussed citizen rights and justice provision. The IGP lauded the efforts of the Ombudsman in giving assistance to the needy. The Ombudsman lauded the role of Punjab Police in maintaining law and order. An honorary shield was presented to the IGP.