Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz approved the launch of multi-billion-rupee development projects. The government claimed it launched the projects through districts’ own financial resources under the District Development Plan.
Maryam directed commissioners to ensure visible progress on the ground and strict monitoring of public welfare schemes.
Chairing meeting of commissioners, the chief minister ordered all districts to be made financially empowered and autonomous. Commissioners of Sahiwal, Sargodha, Faisalabad and Multan divisions briefed the meeting on available resources and proposed development schemes.
Details of District Development Schemes in Sahiwal Division:
During the briefing, the meeting was informed that Sahiwal division had Rs4 billion available under local government funds. Development projects worth Rs1.12 billion would be launched in Sahiwal city and adjoining areas.
The meeting was told that 10 major roads spanning 18.8 kilometres would be constructed in Sahiwal at a cost of Rs862 million and that repair and reconstruction work on roads would be completed by September 2026. Old urban roads that had exceeded their lifespan would also be rebuilt according to modern standards, while farm-to-market roads would be constructed in rural areas.
Projects include a 3.2-kilometre road from DPO Chowk to DPS Chowk, upgradation of Farid Town Road and construction of Sher Dil Chowk to Samundari Road. CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to ensure international-standard roads in Sahiwal and expressed concern over deteriorating road conditions.
The meeting was further informed that roads from Harappa Road to DPS Road and from Girls College to Bhaiya Chowk would also be built. The chief minister made it mandatory to construct pavements level with roads.
Chichawatni:
In Chichawatni, two major roads, Ahmad Nagar Bypass and Girls College Bypass Road would be built, while roads in Chak 138/9-L and Chak 186/9-L would also be constructed. CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to beautify Chichawatni Chowk and convert the main market into a model bazaar, warning that encroachments outside shops would not be tolerated.
She also ordered the construction of an attractive entry point at the entrance of Sahiwal city. In Okara, Papli Pahar Road would be upgraded and a road from Gogera to Thatta Sarang would be constructed. Solar streetlights would also be installed on Main Akbar Road and floodlights at Jinnah Stadium.
The meeting approved five urban, five rural and four beautification schemes for Pakpattan. The briefing said Northern-Southern Bypass and Malka Hans Road would be constructed, while a sports arena would be established in front of the cricket stadium and DPO office.
The chief minister directed authorities to install solar lights along Pakpattan canal banks and beautify the surroundings. All 17 schemes in Sahiwal division have been targeted for completion by September 2026.
Sargodha Division Schemes:
The meeting also approved development projects worth Rs2.8 billion for Sargodha division from local revenues, including construction of Shahpur Lak Morr Road and beautification of Bhera. An entry point at Sial Morr Motorway Interchange and a pedestrian bridge on Sargodha University Road would also be built.
The chief minister ordered acceleration of Safe City camera installation in Sargodha. The briefing further stated that access to Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology would be improved and Rahman Pura Road upgraded.
In Khushab division projects, a family park and bus stand would be established in Quaidabad, while roads in Bhakkar city areas would be upgraded. Darya Khan would see revamping of Kallar Kot Road along with development of a kids’ area, ladies park and bus station. Beautification of Mankera entry point and installation of streetlights on Mianwali Road were also approved.
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz directed completion of all Sargodha division schemes by September 30 and ordered uniform standards for development projects across Punjab.
Faisalabad Schemes:
The meeting was informed that Faisalabad division had Rs5.3 billion in local resources available. Work would be undertaken on 59 schemes, including 38 roads stretching over 81 kilometres. Jhang Road Bypass would also be upgraded.
The chief minister ordered end-to-end pavement construction in Faisalabad. The briefing said Dijkot-Tandlianwala Road would be reconstructed and the Small Industrial Estate improved. Footpaths would also be built on Jaranwala-Satyana Link Road, while end-to-end roads would be developed in Toba Tek Singh and Gojra.
In Chiniot, seven roads would be improved along with city beautification projects. Streetlights and road conditions on Jhang Road would also be upgraded.
Multan Division Schemes:
For Multan division, the meeting approved completion of 28 schemes in four districts at a cost of Rs3 billion. Roads from Ghanta Ghar to Chungi No 9 and from Dera Adda to Aziz Hotel in Multan would undergo end-to-end upgradation. The Askari Bypass Old Shujaabad Road would be widened into a dual carriageway.
Other projects include improvement of Fawara Chowk to Girls Degree College Road. And Permit Road, as well as upgradation of the road from Pull Rangu to Pull Barkatabad.
In Kabirwala, the general bus stand would be upgraded, while Tulamba Municipal Committee Office would also be renovated. In Vehari, Ratta Tibba Road and Masoom Shah Road in Burewala would be linked.
The briefing added that Jalla Jeem Sports Stadium in Mailsi would be upgraded. While streetlights would be installed in Kehror Pacca and Qasim Park upgraded. Modern streetlights would also be installed in Dunyapur.
