
ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Prime Minister Imran Khan has
approved Nullah Lai project at a cost of Rs 75 billion to solve problems
being faced by the residents of Rawalpindi.
The approval was granted at a meeting held in Islamabad on Thursday
with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair.
The Prime Minister also directed to complete zoning of the concerned
area and changes in relevant bylaws so that commercial and multi-
storey buildings can be constructed along both sides of the Nullah Lai
Express Way.
The project will be completed in two years under Public Private
Partnership. Expressway will be constructed on both sides of the
Nullah Lai, whereas two malls will also be built on state land.
Prime Minister Imran Khan also directed to immediately start work on
the project, which will be a milestone in transformation of Rawalpindi.
The Prime Minister was also briefed about Rawalpindi Ring Road
project and progress in this regard.
Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and other senior officials
attended the meeting.