PM to inaugurate Kashmir Chowk Underpass tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday visited the Kashmir Chowk Underpass project and reviewed the final stages of its completion.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will formally inaugurate the project tomorrow, after which the underpass will be opened to traffic.

During the visit, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inspected the remaining work and said the project had been completed in a record time, making it a record achievement in Pakistan’s history.

He said special attention had been given to protecting trees during the construction of the underpass. In addition to preserving existing trees, 6,000 new trees had also been planted as part of the project.

Naqvi said the completion of the underpass would provide major relief to commuters travelling between Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Murree. The project is expected to facilitate traffic movement for people using the route.

He said the government had completed the project within a record time and reiterated that the underpass would be opened to traffic following its formal inauguration by the Prime Minister.

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said completing development projects within a limited timeframe while maintaining quality was a priority.

He said the completion of the project reflected the importance attached to delivering development initiatives within their stipulated time.

Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and other relevant officials were also present during the visit.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to inaugurate the Kashmir Chowk Underpass on Thursday. The facility will become operational for traffic immediately after the inauguration.