Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting, here today, which reviewed the progress of the construction work of Lahore Orange Line Metro Train Project.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said that metro train is a unique and mega project in transport sector in the history of the country and no historical building or heritage will be affected due to this project. He said that metro train project will convert the transport problems of common man into a comfortable and economical travelling facility.
Shahbaz Sharif said that like other development projects, metro train project will also be completed with high quality and speed and no compromise will be made on construction work. He said that metro train project will be a masterpiece of architecture. He said that after metro bus service, orange line metro train project is also for common man.
The Chief Minister said that he is personally monitoring the progress of the project. He directed that an effective traffic plan should be implemented strictly for smooth flow of traffic and there should be best arrangements for the protection of citizens during construction work.
A briefing was given to the Chief Minister about the progress of the work. MNA Pervaiz Malik, Kh. Ahmed Hasaan, Members Provincial Assembly Zaeem Qadri, Kh. Imran Nazir, Majid Zahoor, Chief Secretary, MD Punjab Mass Transit Authority, concerned secretaries, Commissioner Lahore and senior officials attended the meeting.