Lahore: The City District Government has teamed up with related departments to construct musafirkhanas in different parts of the city, reported a news source. The project has been initiated on orders of Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar.
At the moment, identification of land for constructing these facilities is being carried out. Furthermore, progress on preparing of working papers is also underway. Reportedly, identification process of state land in the vicinity of Railway Station, Data Darbar, Badami Bagh, Sabzi & Fruit Mandi and Lari Adda also been completed. Lahore Assistant Commissioner has also been directed to identify land in Thokar.
These musafirkhanas will span over 10 marlas to 1 kanal of land and these are meant to help travellers find affordable places to stay. Lahore Deputy Commissioner Capt. (R) Anwar-ul-Haq has directed the officers concerned to attend to the legal aspects of the project and start off with construction work as soon as possible.