The PDWP Approves Six Development Schemes Worth Rs 9.78 Billion

In its 76th meeting of the fiscal year 2024–25, the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved six development schemes totaling Rs 9.78 billion. The approved schemes are as follows: 1. Remodeling of Jhika Gali Chowk, Tehsil & District Murree, at a cost of Rs 2,234.683 million. 2. Widening / Improvement / Reconstruction of Road from Millat Road Chak No. 115/JB to 62/JB via 114/JB, 113/JB, 111/JB, 112/JB, 1/JB, 46/3B, 47/JB, 50/JB Baba Bakala, 56/JB, 60/JB (Length = 55 km), District Faisalabad (Revised), at a cost of Rs 1,029.047 million. 3. Rehabilitation / Reconstruction / Improvement of Road from Pasrur to Kingra Village via Burhanpur, Chahiye Wali, Balaggan, Hargan, Shahzada, Seowal, Jhatoky, Mandi Throo, Khanpur, Syedan & Sabaz Kot (Total Length = 29.20 km; Taken-up Length = 27.90 km), District Sialkot, at a cost of Rs 1,529.442 million. 4. Conservation & Reconstruction of the Old Fortified Wall and Improvement of the Circular Garden Area around the Walled City, Lahore, at a cost of Rs 1,882.3 million. 5. Preservation and Restoration of Shalimar Garden, Lahore, at a cost of Rs 1,615.877 million. 6. Infrastructure Improvement and Facade Rehabilitation of the Spice Market (from Delhi Gate to Akbari Gate, Walled City, Lahore), at a cost of Rs 1,005.392 million. The meeting was attended by Secretary P&D Board Dr. Asif Tufail, Chief Economist Masood Anwar, members of the P&D Board, and other senior officers.