Punjab Allocates Rs150b for Road Reconstruction

The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has approved a substantial budget of Rs. 150 billion for the reconstruction of damaged roads across the province.

A spokesperson from the local government department of Punjab stated that municipal corporations will execute the road rehabilitation plan.

He also mentioned that the reconstruction of main and link roads in cities is already in progress.

In addition, the provincial government has established a working group to finalize proposals for implementing a tax on garbage collection.

The group comprises Senior Minister Mariam Aurangzeb, Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique, and Special Secretary of the Local Government Department, Asia Gul.

The proposed garbage collection tax is under consideration, ranging from Rs50 to Rs500, depending on the size and location of the property.

Last month, the provincial government unveiled plans to construct five expressways connecting major districts across the province, aiming to enhance travel infrastructure.

The Chief Minister has allocated a budget of Rs. 139.5 billion for this purpose.

The expressway construction plan includes:

1. Bahawalpur N5 to Jhangra Sharqi Interchange Expressway, covering 42 kilometers with a budget of Rs. 13 billion.
2. The Multan to Vehari Expressway, spanning 93 kilometers for Rs. 26.50 billion.
3. The Chichawatni to Pir Mahal-Shorkot to Garhmahraja-Chowk Azam to Layyah Expressway, stretching 199 kilometers with an allocation of Rs. 66 billion.
4. The Sahiwal to Samundri Interchange Expressway, extending 57 kilometers with a budget of Rs. 23 billion.
5. The Faisalabad Chiniot to Kamal Pur Interchange to Tehsil Chowk Chiniot Expressway, covering over 24 kilometers and costing Rs. 11 billion.