Islamabad:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed on Friday that Pakistan would organize the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2027, ordering the city administration to begin preparations for a lot of anticipation.
Speaking at the inauguration of the T-Howk high passage project, the prime minister said that preparations include the construction of new accommodation and beautification of the capital. He mentioned that Tayikistan has given away young trees, and CDA and other teams are working on planting efforts.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said that the T-Cowk high passage project would be a historical development for the residents of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad and its surroundings.
He pointed out that the proposed railway project would further facilitate trips for the inhabitants of twin cities, adding that the Government would guarantee the high quality of development projects.
The prime minister said that the elevated passage of a kilomeon long at the crossing of T-Road and Islamabad Express Highway would significantly facilitate traffic between twin cities and neighboring areas.
At the ceremony, Interior Minister Naqvi said that the high T-Howk step will be completed within 150 days, with the highest guaranteed quality standards.
During an informative session, the prime minister was informed that the project would cost RS1,495 billion and the daily traffic for 41,572 vehicles is expected to relieve.
The project officially begins on Friday and is expected to be completed before February 9, 2026. The project is being built in existing areas without the need for land acquisition and is financed through self -financing by CDA.
The project on the Islamabad Highway was already completed, but it was decided that the formal inauguration will be carried out once the final segment (T-Cowk of high passage) was carried out, said the minister.
He praised the Capital Development Authority (CDA), NSPAK and other relevant stakeholders for designing the T-Howk high passage project in a way that no additional land acquisition was required, saving RS7 billion in the process.
