Murree Skywalk Glass Bridge’s Feasibility Study Approved

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved a feasibility study for constructing a Skywalk Glass Bridge in Murree, marking a major potential tourism initiative.

The project, approved at the PDWP’s 41st meeting, is set to explore the practicality of a high-altitude glass bridge to enhance the region’s tourism appeal, with an allocated budget of Rs. 13.24 million.

Presided over by Planning and Development (P&D) Board Chairman Barrister Nabeel Awan, the meeting also saw the sanctioning of Rs. 12.042 billion for various non-formal education projects across Punjab. This funding will support educational initiatives in central, south, and northern regions, valued at Rs. 3.256 billion, Rs. 5.154 billion, and Rs. 3.604 billion, respectively.

In addition to the Skywalk project, the P&D Board approved a Rs. 15.3 million project for creating dossiers on prospective World Heritage Sites, including the ancient city of Harappa and the historic Hiran Minar.

The meeting was attended by senior board members, P&D Secretary Dr. Asif Tufail, Chief Economist Masood Anwar, and other key officials aiming to push forward Punjab’s development initiatives across education and tourism.