LAHORE: Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the under-construction Lahore bridge and CBD underpass on Sunday to evaluate the progress and directed for quick completion.
The prime minister was informed during his visit to the Lahore bridge building site that the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) project of Rs1712 million began in 2021 but was delayed for two years due to a no-objection certificate.
The prime minister expressed concern with the pace of work and the LESCO shutdown programme. The prime minister directed that legal action be taken against the official responsible for the delay, with the process to be completed in two weeks.
The officials were allotted one month instead of two to complete the building work. Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, the chief secretary, and other top officials accompanied the prime minister. The prime minister also went to the CBD underpass and criticized the delay.
He questioned the use of a third party for validation and directed the appointment of a renowned third party at the expense of a construction company. The prime minister directed that the project be completed as soon as possible by urging appropriate officials to provide extra incentives to the personnel. — APP
