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Uplift programme to enhance Peshawar’s beauty: official

By Bureau report
October 23, 2024
Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mahsud reviews the plantation of palm trees and greenery during his visit to University Road on October 22, 2024. — Facebook@profile.php?id
Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mahsud reviews the plantation of palm trees and greenery during his visit to University Road on October 22, 2024. — Facebook@profile.php?id  

PESHAWAR: The development projects under the Peshawar Uplift Programme Phase-would enhance the beauty of the provincial capital, an official said on Tuesday.

Talking to reporters after inspecting the ongoing beautification efforts on University Road, Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mahsud expressed satisfaction with the progress of the initiative.

During his visit, Riaz Mahsud reviewed the plantation of palm trees and greenery along the central median in front of Town market, part of a broader plan that includes the creation of the ‘Hayatabad Jogging and Cycling Track,’ renovation of University Road, and the revitalization of historical landmarks such as the Agriculture Institute and Government Husnain Sharif Higher Secondary School. He noted that the comprehensive approach will give Peshawar a cleaner and greener outlook.

Riaz Mahsud emphasized that the transformation would be extended to Peshawar Zoo Road and the University of Peshawar, with all projects contributing to a renewed image of the city. He issued directives to ensure the proper upkeep of these green spaces, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to completing these projects under the Uplift Program Phase-II.