PM lays foundation stone of development projects

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday laid the foundation stone of Torghar Buner Highway, RCC bridge and Buner-Karakar Link Tunnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.                      

The Prime Minister will also meet the local tribal elders during the visit to Torghar district where he reached today morning.

Addressing local elders in Torghar after laying foundation-stone of the projects, Shehbaz Sharif says it is high-time for the nation and the State institutions to join hands in making the country progress. 

Prime Minister said: “It is responsibility of the government, judiciary, armed forces and the people to act in unison for ensuring development of the country”.

Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the significance of unity, hard work and dedication by the nation to make the future of Pakistan brighter.

He stated: “Pakistan recently faced financial challenges and got a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to avert default”.

In this regard, he mentioned that the supportive role of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir for clinching the three billion dollars deal with the global lender.

The prime minister expressed confidence that Pakistan would soon gain a significant place in the comity of nations.

Shehbaz acknowledged the sacrifices of the forefathers of locals who donated their lands during the formation of Pakistan, seventy years ago.

Prime Minister announced establishment of a Danish school, two colleges in the area, an educational facility project earlier launched by him in Punjab for the children from underprivileged families.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister was given a detailed briefing on the projects. It was told that after construction of Torghar-Buner Road and bridge at Indus River, people will travel only for one kilometer instead of 250 kilometers to reach areas situated at other bank of the River. It would also connect district Buner, Mardan and Terbela.

The premier was also informed that total length of Karakar Tunnel will be 2.1 kilometer and it will be constructed at a cost of 9.58 billion rupees in three years. It will connect District Buner with Swat Motorway.

Similarly, the Torghar-Buner RCC Bridge at Karakar on Indus River will be 876 meters long and constructed at a 9.95 billion rupees within three years.

Addressing the attendees, Shehbaz Sharif continued to say that today he is pleased to lay foundation stones of the development projects, which will usher in a new era of development and prosperity in the area.

He directed the authorities concerned to work round the clock and complete these projects within one or one and a half year instead of stipulated timeframe of three years.