Maryam directs revamping of roads, health centres by June 30

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to complete revamping of roads and health centers in Punjab by June 30, 2025.

“Complete construction and repair of roads in Punjab by the end of current fiscal year,” Maryam Nawaz directed the authorities concerned while chairing a special review meeting on the ongoing development projects of roads and health centres across Punjab. “Millions of citizens will benefit from rehabilitation, construction and repair of roads across Punjab.”

She also directed them to complete Phase-1 of construction and rehabilitation of health centres in the province by June 30. She emphasized on the timely completion of the project. “I will personally inspect and inaugurate newly-constructed Basic Health Units (BHUs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs) in the province.” The chief minister directed the P&D Department to take appropriate measures for the generation of additional resources.

Earlier, the Provincial Secretary Communications & Works Sohail Ashraf gave a detailed briefing on the current status of ongoing development projects in the province. He said, “Out of 462 projects approved under Road Rehabilitation Programme, work has started on 455. More than 25 percent of the work has been completed on the project so far.”

He added, “Out of 72 schemes approved under the Road Rehabilitation Programme Phase II, work has started on 67 schemes whereas more than 24 percent of the work has been completed.” He also told the chief minister that 75 percent of the construction and rehabilitation work of 1,236 basic health units across Punjab has been completed, whereas work on 54 health centres in different areas of Punjab has been accomplished. “The construction and rehabilitation of 1,164 basic health centers is moving towards completion. 1,211 basic health centers are being plastered, 1,143 are being floored while 1,004 are being finished.”

Maryam said, “With the construction of new Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics, the people of remote areas will also be provided with the best health facilities.”

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz further said, “The construction of farm-to-market roads will increase economic activities. For the first time, people of villages will get the environment of top private clinics in cities.”

She directed the authorities concerned to develop separate lanes for cyclists and motorcyclists on Lahore roads. She added, “Biker lanes will be built on all roads of Lahore in a phased manner.” She highlighted, “In Phase-I, construction of biker lanes from Ferozepur Road, Canal Road to Lahore Bridge is underway. Cyclists and motorcyclists will be protected from accidents.”

The chief minister said that 10-kilometer biker lane is being prepared in beautiful green color. She added, “Modern global concept of biker lane will reduce accidents and ease traffic flow.” She directed the relevant authorities to improve construction quality of biker lanes.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated all players of Pakistan cricket team on winning the first Multan Test match against the West Indies. She appreciated the excellent performance of spinner Sajid Khan.