Nullah Leh project opening after rains

Authorities are waiting for monsoon season to end to organize a formal ceremony


​ Our Correspondent August 15, 2019
A boy takes a dip in Nullah Leh after heavy monsoon showers in July. PHOTO: FILE/EXPRESS

RAWALPINDI: All is set for laying the foundation of Nullah Leh next month by the Prime Minister Imran Khan. The authorities are waiting for monsoon season to end to organize a ceremony in this regard at Liaquat Bagh. However, a rise in currency exchange rates has escalated project cost to Rs85 billion from Rs80 billion. In this regard, Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed told The Express Tribune that a track for a mono train was recommended as part of project however it required a new project concept (PC) 1, therefore, it was dropped to avoid further delay.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 15th, 2019.

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