Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani has announced that Rs. 309 billion has been allocated for 1,006 projects of the Annual Development Programme across South Punjab.
He noted that, following directives from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the budget has been increased by Rs. 81 billion compared to last year, and Rs. 43 billion has already been released for development schemes.
He conveyed these remarks during a meeting with Commissioner of Bahawalpur Division Musarrat Jabeen in his office. The meeting focused on establishing an effective mechanism to accelerate project implementation and ensure timely completion.
The Additional Chief Secretary stressed that all projects must be completed within their stipulated timelines. He directed officers to conduct field visits to assess quality and progress and to hold weekly meetings to remove obstacles hindering project execution.
He also called for the expedited restoration of historical forts in Cholistan to their original state and emphasized promoting ecotourism in the region. He suggested adding new events to the Cholistan Jeep Rally to boost public interest.
Commissioner Musarrat Jabeen briefed the Additional Chief Secretary on the progress of ongoing projects and their current status.