Pakistan
PM Imran Khan appeals masses to force dissident PTI lawmakers to return
"There was a need to develop infrastructure which would help the government save the green area"
Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan on said Saturday appealed to the public to force the dissident PTI lawmakers to come back to their party.
While addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project, PM Imran Khan said that the times have changed and everyone will witness a historic gathering when PTI will stage a rally in Islamabad on March 27.
The prime minister lauded the Punjab government for constructing the RRR as it would help ease traffic in the twin cities — Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
PM Imran Khan said he had told his chief secretary and Islamabad's chief commissioner to produce master plans of the respective cities, as they were expanding.
"Once cities expand, the space for farming contracts [...] although we, fortunately, saw record growth in our agricultural output, the population is also growing at a rapid pace."
The prime minister said there was a need to develop infrastructure which would help the government save the green area.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Imran Khan performed the groundbreaking of the Rawalpindi Ring Road project.
According to details, the 38.3 kilometers long ring road will comprise six lanes and four interchanges will also be constructed on Banth-Chak Beli Khan Road, Adiala Road, Chakri Road, and Thalian.
Rawalpindi Ring road project will help ease traffic flow in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The project will also provide job opportunities and promote economic activities.