Lahore: A recent meeting chaired by Provincial Minister for Communication and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth focused on the progress of the Local Roads Programme. The meeting reviewed the current status of the roads constructed under the programme, where it was disclosed that 1,567 roads have been completed with an allocation of over Rs. 76 billion.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the meeting included participation from Secretary C&W Raja Jahangir Anwar, Additional Secretary, Special Secretary, Chief Engineers, and other officers who attended online. A detailed briefing was provided to the Provincial Minister on the programme’s dashboard, which tracks the progress of road construction. Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth instructed that complete data for the constructed roads be uploaded to the dashboard by the end of the day and specifically requested that information on 40 roads be updated by midnight.

The Provincial Minister commended the field formations for their successful execution of the programme and emphasized the importance of adhering to the established SOPs. He stressed the need for prioritizing the maintenance of the newly constructed roads to ensure they continue to provide optimal travelling facilities for the public in Punjab.