Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates Kashmir Chowk underpass in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Kashmir Chowk underpass in Islamabad on Thursday.
Record speed for construction work
The project was finished in a record 27 days according to officials. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described this rapid completion as a mini miracle during the ceremony.
Infrastructure upgrades before international summit
Officials stated the work prepares the capital for next year's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The underpass connects Islamabad with Rawalpindi, Murree and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to improve traffic flow.
Project cost and transparency measures
The contract was awarded through the government electronic procurement system at a cost below estimates. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that all planned trees were planted under third-party monitoring.
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