Punjab Minister reviews progress of RMK Road Project, directs completion by August

RAWALPINDI, Jul 12 (APP): Provincial Minister for Communication & Works Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth conducted a comprehensive inspection of the RMK Road Project, a flagship initiative under Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Murree Development Plan.

During the visit, the Minister travelled more than 31 kilometers along the under-construction road to personally assess the pace, quality and overall progress of the project.

The Minister was accompanied by Secretary Communication & Works Raja Jahangir Anwar, the Chief Engineer, Executive Engineer (XEN), and other senior officials.

During the briefing, officials informed the Minister that overall physical progress on the RMK Road Project has reached 60 percent, while the remaining work is progressing at an accelerated pace.

Expressing satisfaction over the progress, Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth directed the concerned authorities to ensure completion of the project by the month of August, while maintaining the highest standards of construction quality. Speaking on the occasion, the Provincial Minister said that the RMK Road Project is a key component of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Murree Development Plan, aimed at upgrading road infrastructure and improving connectivity in the hill station.

He emphasized that the timely completion of the project would provide safe, efficient and high-quality travel facilities to both tourists and local residents.

The Minister appreciated the dedicated efforts of the Highways team working on the project and commended their commitment to achieving construction targets.

He stressed that no compromise would be made on construction quality, directing officials to maintain the current pace while ensuring strict adherence to engineering standards.

Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth further stated that the project would significantly improve access to Murree and its surrounding rural areas, promote tourism, facilitate socio-economic development and strengthen regional connectivity.

Reaffirming the Government’s commitment, the Provincial Minister said that under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab Government is rapidly developing modern, safe and sustainable infrastructure across the province and remains fully committed to provide citizens with world-class road networks and improved public services.