Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday was told that Rs4.8 billion would be spent on Gulshan Ravi T-junction underpass project, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
During his visit to the project site, he was briefed by Chief Engineer LDA Israr Saeed that the acquisition of eight kanals of land would be ensured for the completion of the project.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister stressed the need for early completion of the project so that traffic issues confronting the residents could be resolved.
Commissioner Chaudhry Muhammad Ali Randhawa, DC Rafia Haider, Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman and CCPO Bilal Siddique Kamyana were also present on the occasion.
Strict security arrangements were put in place as police and traffic police were in and around the site.
CM Naqvi visits Civil Secretariat:
Later, the CM visited the Civil Secretariat where he was welcomed by Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman.
Reporters: Bassam Sultan and Qaiser Khokhar