Government committed to improving road network: minister
TAXILA: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik here said that the government was committed to expanding development opportunities and improving basic facilities, particularly road networks, to facilitate commuters and stimulate local economic activity.
He was addressing a gathering after performing the groundbreaking of the rehabilitation of Mohra Chowk-Gadwal crossing road near Wah on Tuesday.
The project of 3.50 kilometre-long road aims to improve local connectivity, upgrade road infrastructure
and provide residents with safer, smoother and more convenient travelling facilities which would be completed at a cost of Rs304.597 million in three months.
Mr Malik added that the improvement of basic infrastructure, construction of quality roads and provision of modern transport facilities were among his foremost priorities. He maintained that resolving public grievances, accelerating development across the constituency and ensuring access to essential amenities remained central to his political agenda.
He said he believed in translating commitments made to the electorate into practical initiatives rather than mere political promises.
Development projects would continue in all areas without discrimination to ensure that people
received improved civic facilities, he added.
The minister emphasised that public representatives had a responsibility to respond to the needs of their constituents through tangible development measures, adding that the government remained committed to improving infrastructure and addressing longstanding public concerns.
Speaking on this occasion, chairman standing committee on finance Mohsin Ayub Khan underscored the importance of infrastructure development, saying that quality roads were fundamental to easing transportation difficulties and improving the daily lives of local communities.
He described the Mohra Chowk-Gadwal railway crossing road project as an important initiative towards strengthening the area’s road network and facilitating commuters.
He said development schemes should be undertaken in accordance with local requirements so that their benefits could reach people at the grassroots level.
He expressed optimism that the project would improve connectivity between the localities served by the route, reduce commuting difficulties and provide a more convenient travelling experience to residents.