{
  "id": 2305508,
  "title": "Punjab Plans Major Road and Motorway Upgrades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/punjab-plans-major-road-and-motorway-upgrades",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T04:43:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/21/punjab-plans-major-road-and-motorway-upgrades/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Punjab's Chief Minister has instructed officials to evaluate three potential road and motorway development schemes within the 2026-27 Annual Development Programme (ADP). These initiatives aim to enhance Lahore's road infrastructure and civic facilities. The proposed projects include expanding and widening Kitar Band Road from Multan Road to Ghausia Road, covering and widening Kharak Nala from Multan Road to the Motorway, and constructing an access road and motorway interchange. Additionally, authorities have been asked to consider building service roads on both sides of the Motorway from Jinnah Terminal to Babu Sabu. The Chief Minister's Office has directed relevant departments to take the necessary steps and submit a summary for consideration.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}