Punjab approves around Rs53bn for six development schemes

August 5, 2025 (MLN): Punjab’s Provincial Development Working Party has approved six major development schemes worth a combined Rs52.59 billion in its 15th meeting of the current fiscal year, chaired by Planning & Development Board Chairman Dr. Naeem Rauf.

The largest share of funds, Rs24.54bn, has been allocated to the CM Punjab Asaan Karobar Finance Center for South and North Punjab, aimed at boosting business financing facilities.

Another Rs4.27bn will go to the CM Punjab Asaan Export Finance program designed to support small and medium enterprises in enhancing their export capacity.

Significant infrastructure allocations include Rs8.79bn for improving sewerage and stormwater drainage systems in Layyah City, while Rs8.02bn has been earmarked for similar upgrades in Daska, Mandrainwal, and Jamkey Cheema. Attock City will see Rs3.17bn invested in upgrading its storm drainage network and street pavements.

In the transport sector, Rs3.81bn has been approved for the rehabilitation, remodelling, and solarization of existing Lahore Metro Bus System (Green Line) stations, a move aimed at modernizing public transport facilities in the provincial capital.

The meeting was attended by P&D Board Secretary Rafaqat Ali, Secretary Transport Imran Sikandar Baloch, board members, and other senior officials.

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