Work on Lahore-Karachi motorway to begin soon: PM
The prime minister also announced a 20 percent increase in salaries of Motorway police
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said construction work for Karachi-Lahore motorway will begin soon , Express News reported.
Addressing the annual awards ceremony of National Highways and Motorways Police in Islamabad, Nawaz said more Motorways projects will be initiated in the country.
"The region will become the centre of economic activities due to Pak-China Economic Corridor project," said Nawaz, adding that it is a matter of great pride that the performance of Motorways and Highways police is being appreciated on the international level.
He said many programmes are being implemented from the school level to make the highways safe and to make the public aware in this regard. The PM also said he wants motorway police be more people friendly.
The premier directed for enhancing the efficiency of the organisation and recruitment of staff on need basis in a transparent manner. The prime minister also announced a 20 percent increase in salaries of Motorway police.
Nawaz Sharif also lauded the performance of Inspector General Motorways Police Zulfiqar Cheema.
Inspector General Motorway police Zulfiqar Cheema while highlighting the performance of Motorway Police said the organisation is a role model for other public sector institutions as it has the highest traditions of public service.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said construction work for Karachi-Lahore motorway will begin soon , Express News reported.
Addressing the annual awards ceremony of National Highways and Motorways Police in Islamabad, Nawaz said more Motorways projects will be initiated in the country.
"The region will become the centre of economic activities due to Pak-China Economic Corridor project," said Nawaz, adding that it is a matter of great pride that the performance of Motorways and Highways police is being appreciated on the international level.
He said many programmes are being implemented from the school level to make the highways safe and to make the public aware in this regard. The PM also said he wants motorway police be more people friendly.
The premier directed for enhancing the efficiency of the organisation and recruitment of staff on need basis in a transparent manner. The prime minister also announced a 20 percent increase in salaries of Motorway police.
Nawaz Sharif also lauded the performance of Inspector General Motorways Police Zulfiqar Cheema.
Inspector General Motorway police Zulfiqar Cheema while highlighting the performance of Motorway Police said the organisation is a role model for other public sector institutions as it has the highest traditions of public service.