A special meeting on the Punjab Development Program was chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, during which approval was granted for development and infrastructure projects across 189 cities in the province.
The initiative includes collaborations with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for various urban development projects. Under the World Bank’s Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Program (PICIP), 15 cities will undergo infrastructure upgrades. Similarly, four cities have been selected for development under ADB’s DREAM-II project.
Additionally, development programs will be prioritized in 11 cities as part of the Annual Development Program (ADP), while ongoing projects in 16 cities will be completed.
Overall, 144 cities have been included in the annual development agenda, where infrastructure projects under the Punjab Development Program will be implemented. The establishment of a dedicated Project Management Unit was also agreed upon to oversee the timely and effective execution of these initiatives.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed all relevant departments to work in close coordination to ensure successful delivery. She also emphasized the introduction of uniform by-laws for commercial shop designs across the province to enhance visual harmony in urban areas.
Maryam Nawaz stressed that once the Punjab Development Program is fully executed, every city should reflect improved aesthetics and a well-planned, modern look.