Call to expedite uplift schemes

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has sought details of all development projects pending for a long time in the Rawalpindi district.

According to sources, the chief minister will pay visits to various districts to take stock of the overall situation in this regard.

She also directed the district administration and police department to render their services for the welfare and safety of the people.

The chief minister was chairing a special meeting at the Rawalpindi Commissioner's Office here on Sunday, where she was briefed about all under completion and new ongoing development projects under the Annual Development Plan. She reviewed the prices of essential edibles in Rawalpindi. It was decided to establish 'Vegetable Markets' and 'Sahulat Bazaars' in Rawalpindi.

It was also decided to increase the number of assistant commissioners in Rawalpindi to further improve the administrative measures.