Faisalabad: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam (CM) Nawaz Sharif announced major developmental projects for the city, including the establishment of an IT City and an international standard Safari Park in Faisalabad. This story originates from a piece published on September 26.
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As part of the broader vision to turn Faisalabad into a hub for technological innovation and leisure, plans are underway to follow the successful models seen in other cities. Among the upcoming initiatives is a Metro Bus project, expected to begin next year, which will enhance the city’s transportation infrastructure.
Development efforts will also focus on health, education, and urban infrastructure, with a special emphasis on improving municipal services and regulating the prices of essential commodities like bread and flour. Additionally, there are plans to improve public accessibility to services through open forums making local officials more approachable to address citizens’ concerns.
Key Development Initiatives:
- IT City and Safari Park: Faisalabad will host Pakistan’s second IT City, fostering technological growth, and an international standard Safari Park for recreational purposes.
- Metro Bus Project: Set to begin next year, this project will improve connectivity within Faisalabad.
- Road Upgrades: The CM directed the immediate upgrading of the Faisalabad-Sheikhupura Road and other key infrastructure projects nearing completion.
- Public Health: The revamping of primary health centres across Punjab will be completed to meet international standards, with new machinery and enhanced services.
- Urban Development: The city’s parks and recreational grounds are being developed on lands reclaimed from land grabbers, further enhancing Faisalabad’s urban landscape.
- Safe City Project: The Faisalabad Safe City initiative is on track for completion by June next year.