PM Shehbaz Sharif Inaugurates Rs. 1.45 Billion Underpass

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially opened the Kashmir Chowk Underpass in Islamabad on Thursday, a Rs. 1.45 billion infrastructure project designed to alleviate traffic congestion in the Pakistani capital. The 500-meter-long underpass was erected in an impressive 27 days, thanks to non-stop construction efforts, according to Shehbaz Sharif.

At the inauguration, the prime minister praised Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Capital Development Authority (CDA), project officials and contractors for their role in completing the endeavor. He highlighted that the development encompasses a 4-kilometer road network, two historical monuments, and thousands of new trees. The prime minister stated that the underpass will enhance traffic flow in the region, especially as Islamabad gears up to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference in the coming year.

He also noted that the project was executed transparently and in line with government procurement regulations, costing 2.5 percent less than the estimated budget.