Lahore: The government of Punjab has approved PKR 3 billion to pay outstanding dues of all the contractors working on public development projects in the city, news sources reported. The funds are released considering the anticipated delays in public works due to contractor nonpayment.
Punjab’s finance minister, acting on the directive of Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, has given cash in an effort to complete the projects on time. In other news, the provincial Department of Mines and Minerals has granted a contract to build a five-story structure in Johar Town. The project will cost PKR 326 million and contain all of the department’s offices and employees. According to the design plans, the Minerals Complex will also include a basement. The Minerals and Mineral Department’s rental offices will be relocated to this facility.
The structure will contain the offices of the Director-General of Minerals and the Inspectorate of Mines. The project has been granted a fresh budget after adjusting the rising cost of construction material.
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