LAHORE: Punjab caretaker chief minister Justice (r) Ejaz Nisar has said that Lahore Rapid Mass Transit System (LRMTS) will prove to be a milestone in overcoming traffic problems of the provincial metropolis and will result in provision of safe, comfortable and affordable transport facilities to the masses. Foundation stone of the project will soon be laid, he added. He was presiding over a high level briefing/meeting regarding Lahore Mass Transit System Project at Chief Minister's Secretariat Wednesday. Provincial Minister for Law Mehmood Sheikh, Minister for Communication and Works Mubashar Luqman, Minister for Forests Pir Saad Ahsanuddin, Chief Secretary
Punjab Salman Siddique, Secretary C&W Ahsan Raja, Secretary Transport Agha Nadeem and other high-ranking offices were present on the occasion.
Chairman Planning and Development Suleman Ghani gave a detailed briefing about the project. The chief minister said that Lahore Mass Transit System would comprise underground tube system and a most modern rail system at the ground level. He said that the first phase of the project would be from Hamza Town to Shahdara whereas the second phase would start from Thokar Niaz Baig and terminate at Lahore Station GT road. He said that implementation of the project would give an impetus to construction activities which would generate thousands of job opportunities. He said that the project would result in safe and affordable transport facilities and improvement in the overall traffic management of the City. He said that the project would also promote economic and tourist activities which would improve the socio-economic condition of the people and leave a positive impact on the overall economy of the province.
Punjab Chief Secretary Salman Siddique said that Lahore Mass Transit system would have a positive impact on environment and raise the living standard of the masses.
Chairman P&D Suleman Ghani said that this project would highlight the culture of Lahore as well as generate job opportunities at a large scale.
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